Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 16h

PM Carney was listing President Trump's record in a press conference, and before a final item prepared with "this is in many respects the most important-"

Then Trump cut him off and says: "The merger of Canada and the United States!"

Carney laughs, says "no...that wasn't where I was going"

2 3 13

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 17h

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney "reiterated to me his commitment to reach an agreement on a pipeline" yesterday

1 1

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 1d

The US government is becoming a shareholder in another Vancouver-headquartered mining company, this time investing to own 10% of Trilogy Metals, to support mining exploration in Alaska

Last week the US acquired 5% of Lithium Americas Corp.

1 1 4

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 6d

Expanding into Asia is “the best opportunity for Alberta,” Premier Smith said in an interview on Bloomberg Television.

At the same time, she said she thinks a new US Mexico Canada Agreement trade deal, due to be renegotiated next year, will “have us commit to selling more oil and gas" to the US

1

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 6d

Alberta announces it will spearhead an effort to build a new oil pipeline to the Pacific coast by applying to Prime Minister Mark Carney's new Major Projects Office

Alberta Backs New Pipeline to Boost Canada’s Oil Exports to Asia

Alberta will spearhead an effort to build a new oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, a project that would allow Canada to more than double its shipments of crude to Asian markets.

www.bloomberg.com

2 2 3

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 6d

President Trump posts about how he wants to MAKE SOYBEANS, AND OTHER ROW CROPS, GREAT AGAIN

1

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 8d

White House announces 10% tariff on softwood lumber

For Canada, the biggest US supplier of wood, that's on top of import taxes of 35.2%

Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products into the United States

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. On July 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report

www.whitehouse.gov

1 2 5

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 12d

Neither the White House nor the Commerce Department, which conducted trade probes into the goods, has released details of the proposals or how they would be implemented.

US to Impose 25% Tariff on Heavy Truck Imports From Oct. 1

President Donald Trump announced new industry-specific tariffs targeting heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, as well as upholstered furniture, expanding a trade agenda aimed at bolst...

www.bloomberg.com

1 7

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 12d

Trump says the US will impose a 50% tariff on "kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and associated products," and 30% on upholstered furniture starting Oct. 1, citing national security.

8 7 27

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 12d

President Trump said his administration will use funds collected from tariffs to assist beleaguered US farmers, who have thus far been hit hard by his trade policies -- "until it kicks in, the tariffs kick in to their benefit"

Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for US Farmers

President Donald Trump said his administration will use funds collected from tariffs to assist beleaguered US farmers, who have thus far been hit hard by his trade policies.

www.bloomberg.com

1 3

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 12d

Constellation Software, a Canadian stock market darling whose value has grown by more than 26,000% since going public in 2006, announces the immediate resignation of founder Mark Leonard as its president due to health reasons

More here from @geoffmorgan.bsky.social

Constellation Software Falls as ‘Irreplaceable’ Founder Mark Leonard Resigns

Mark Leonard, founder and president of Canada’s second-largest tech company Constellation Software Inc., is resigning immediately for health reasons, the company said Thursday. The announcement sent t...

www.bloomberg.com

1 3

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 14d

A First Nations development organisation is recruiting 31 Indigenous groups to propose a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the northern British Columbia coast.

Under the plan, the nations would own as much as 51% of pipeline while a company that would operate the line would own the rest:

First Nations Will Seek Ownership of New Oil Sands Pipeline

A Canadian First Nations development organization is recruiting 31 indigenous groups to propose a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the northern British Columbia coast, a project supported by Alberta’s...

www.bloomberg.com

2 2

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 14d

Trump: "Ukraine would be able to take back their Country in its original form and, who knows, maybe even go further than that!"

1 3

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 14d

Trump says "after getting to know and fully understand the Ukraine/Russia Military and Economic situation" he now believes they can win back all of their original territory.

He ends, "good luck to all!"

3 3 7

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 17d

A young member of the clan that owns a business empire including Vancouver’s professional hockey team is suing his grandfather and two uncles over an alleged plot to “disinherit” him and his siblings

Vancouver Sports Billionaires Sued by Family Member in Feud Over Fortune

A young member of the clan that owns a business empire including Vancouver’s professional hockey team is suing his grandfather and two uncles over an alleged plot to “disinherit” him and his siblings.

www.bloomberg.com

3 2

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 19d

Exclusive: Canada withdrew challenges against some import taxes the US has levied against softwood lumber in what the Canadian government called a “strategic choice,” as it seeks a wider settlement

Canada Ends Fight Against Some US Lumber Duties, Seeking Wider Deal

Canada withdrew challenges against some import taxes the US levied against softwood lumber in what the government called a “strategic choice,” as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks a trade deal with Pre...

www.bloomberg.com

1 3

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 19d

Story from @catherinelucey.bsky.social and @katesullivandc.bsky.social:

Trump Threatens to Ax Licenses of TV Stations That Criticize Him

President Donald Trump suggested that US broadcast networks should face scrutiny over their licenses if their content is overwhelmingly critical of him, and defended ABC’s decision to suspend late-nig...

www.bloomberg.com

4 81 250

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 19d

Headlines on the Bloomberg Terminal from Air Force One:

*TRUMP: TV LICENSES SHOULD BE TAKEN AWAY IF BAD PUBLICITY FOR ME
*TRUMP: IF TV SHOWS 'HIT TRUMP' SHOULD BE DISCUSSED ON LICENSES
*TRUMP ON TV SHOWS CRITICIZING HIM: THEY'RE NOT ALLOWED TO

130 1.1K 3.2K

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 19d

"Canadian producers are exporting fresh mushrooms to the United States at prices below fair value and are benefiting from countervailable subsidies provided by the Government of Canada"

Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition Files Petition to Address Unfair Trade Practices Impacting U.S. Mushroom Growers

/PRNewswire/ -- The Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition, representing leading U.S. growers and packers of fresh Agaricus mushrooms and represented by the law...

www.prnewswire.com

2

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 19d

"The Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition, representing leading US growers and packers... today announced the filing of an antidumping and countervailing duty petition with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission"

1 3 3

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 19d

Exclusive: The Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band vows to bring political and legal challenges against Teck’s mining merger with Anglo American, unless the companies consult with them over expansion plans for a smelter in southern British Columbia

Teck Deal With Anglo Faces Indigenous Challenge on Smelter Plan

An Indigenous group in Canada vows to bring political and legal challenges against Teck Resources Ltd.’s merger with Anglo American Plc, unless the companies consult with them over expansion plans for...

www.bloomberg.com

5

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 20d

Story:

Top 10% of Earners Drive a Growing Share of US Consumer Spending

Wealthy consumers continue to account for a growing share of US consumer spending, highlighting the lopsided strength of the economy as a slowdown in hiring and wariness among other income cohorts rai...

www.bloomberg.com

1

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 20d

The highest-earning 10% in the US accounted for almost 50% of total spending in the second quarter, up from about a third in the early 1990s

1 5

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 21d

The long-anticipated fiscal plan will put a price tag on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plans to boost the country’s expenditures on defense, housing and infrastructure.

@erikhertzberg.bsky.social

Carney to Unveil Budget Nov. 4 as ‘Substantial’ Deficit Expected

Canada’s government will release its federal budget on Nov. 4, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told Parliament on Tuesday in Ottawa.

www.bloomberg.com

1

Thomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 21d

Industry minister says Anglo American and Teck need to do more to prove the benefits to Canada of their deal

Anglo, Teck Need to Prove More Merger Benefits to Canada, Minister Says

Anglo American Plc and Teck Resources Ltd. haven’t done enough yet to show the advantages of their merger to the Canadian economy, said the country’s industry minister, who plans to meet with the comp...

www.bloomberg.com