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Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade. On a call with reporters, White House trade adviser P...
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Concrete floor expert highlights duties under new standard
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Québec developer plans thousands of zero carbon apartments
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Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently directed the government to consider...
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Concrete floor expert highlights duties under new standard
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Québec developer plans thousands of zero carbon apartments
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Estevan-area generates most revenue in Saskatchewan’s latest oil, natural gas offering
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Canadian concrete producers should develop environmental product declarations: Speakers
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Canada’s forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs
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Some lower- and higher-tech ways to fight corrosion in reinforced concrete
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B.C. forestry, lumber industries condemn Trump tariffs
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Light House launches Building Material Exchange Marketplace
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B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support
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B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on Northern Gateway pipeline after Trump
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Green initiatives key to success for $7 billion Montréal mixed-use project
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Fireguards being planned, constructed across Alberta as wildfire season looms
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Canadian universities are world leaders in zero emissions
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Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study
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Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge
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2024 was Vancouver’s wettest year so far this century: Environment Canada data
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How net-zero emissions are being achieved in cement, concrete industries
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