Trump’s auto tariffs, Canadians warned of U.S. travel and an attempt to boycott Amazon: Must-read business and investing stories

Open this photo in gallery:Getting caught up on a week that got away? Here’s your weekly digest of the Globe’s most essential business and investing stories, with insights and analysis from the pros, stock tips, portfolio strategies and more.Trump announces 25% tariffs on vehicles imported to U.S., including from CanadaU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all imported cars, light trucks, SUVs and cargo vans. The tariffs come into force on April 3. Vehicles imported under the United States-Mexico-Canada free-trade agreement will be taxed at the same amount based on their non-U.S. content. Meanwhile, auto parts covered by the trade agreement will face tariffs at a later date. The move upends decades of free trade in automobiles between Canada and the U.S., and threatens Canada’s auto sector. Eric Atkins spoke to industry experts who say the industry faces possible plant shutdowns and layoffs. The effect of tariffs will be pa...