This is a roundup of significant news stories from The Canadian Press, designed to keep you informed.

Carney Suspends Election Campaign to Address U.S. Tariff Fallout

Prime Minister Mark Carney has once again suspended his election campaign in light of the ongoing repercussions from U.S. tariffs. He is set to chair a meeting this morning with his cabinet committee focused on Canada-U.S. relations and national security. This development follows a surprising announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump, who halted his "reciprocal" tariffs for a period of 90 days, while maintaining a universal 10 percent tariff and 25 percent duties on steel, aluminum, and automobile imports from various nations, including Canada.

As of now, U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods remain unchanged. Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be in Ottawa today to speak at the Broadbent Institute's 2025 Progress Summit. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is also scheduled to hold a press conference in St. Catharines, Ontario, later this morning.

NYC Helicopter Crash Claims Six Lives, Including Spanish Family

A tragic aviation disaster occurred on Thursday when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and five members of a Spanish family. The victims included Agustin Escobar, a Siemens executive, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three children. Preliminary investigations indicated that the helicopter broke apart mid-flight before crashing upside-down into the river. Witness accounts and video footage showed debris falling from the aircraft as it plunged into the water, near the Jersey City shoreline.

Canadians Express Concern Over Tariff Impact

In a recent poll conducted by Leger on behalf of the Association of Canadian Studies, 60 percent of Canadians indicated they believe the ongoing U.S. tariffs will personally affect them, with most respondents asserting that Canada should retaliate in kind. The poll also revealed that trust in Americans among Canadians has declined to levels not seen since the early years of Trump's presidency. The survey included responses from 1,631 individuals and took place from April 5 to 6, although Leger has noted it cannot assign a margin of error to this panel survey.

Small Canadian Food Companies Struggle Amid Tariff Pressures

As the impact of U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures continue to ripple through supply chains, many small Canadian food manufacturers are facing severe financial strain. Michael Graydon, CEO of the Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada, expressed concern that some companies might not survive these challenges. While certain products are exempt from tariffs under the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement, many smaller businesses are still affected due to the ingredients they source from the U.S., which are now subject to tariffs.

Duty-Free Shops Report Significant Sales Declines

The economic impact of tariffs has also led to a steep decline in sales for duty-free shop owners. Barbara Barrett, executive director of the Frontier Duty Free Association, reported that sales have plummeted between 40 to 50 percent nationwide, with some remote locations experiencing decreases of up to 80 percent. The duty-free shops, which sell items like maple cookies and Canadian whiskey, had just begun to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic when the trade war began. According to Statistics Canada, there was a nearly 32 percent decrease in Canadian travelers returning by car from the U.S. last month, marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year declines.

This collection of news highlights the ongoing struggles faced by Canadian businesses and individuals in the wake of U.S. trade policies, alongside significant incidents impacting international relations and aviation safety.