Feb 5 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index slipped on Thursday, pressured by sharp declines in precious metals and oil prices, as investors assessed a fresh round of earnings updates from Wall Street.

US President Donald Trump said the move followed Canada’s "wrongful, illegal, and steadfast refusal" to certify American company Gulfstream’s latest aircraft models.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects US President Donald Trump to “respect Canadian sovereignty” following reports that Alberta separatists met with US officials numerous times.

The Canadian dollar is expected to give back some recent gains over the coming months, but the currency could then re-establish its uptrend if the Bank of Canada shifts to raising interest rates and the greenback faces broad-based selling pressures,

Ryan Wedding, an Olympic snowboarder and alleged international drug dealer, was arrested on Jan. 23 after a manhunt and investigation spanning years.

The president said he was decertifiying the Bombardier Global Express business jets and “all Aircraft made in Canada.”

Canadian-made aircraft have drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump, who is threatening to "de-certify" Canadian aircraft and levy a 50% tariff on those sold in the USA - unless Canada issues certifications for US-manufactured Gulfstream jets.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney may have given the most important economic speech of all the attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In it, he addressed the changing face of world economic relationships with a clear,