15 h. ago Aritzia says no plan to raise prices as it adjusts to Trump tariffs

Aritzia evaluates pricing on a seasonal basis, but the company doesn’t see the need to increase prices because of tariffs

Economics

23 h. ago Lobster fishers raise alarm about low Canadian prices, some giving up on season

Lobster fishers around Atlantic Canada are speaking out about this year's prices, with some saying it's unfairly low this season.

Economics

28 h. ago China Shipping Loophole Closed by Trump, Raising Prices for US Consumers

Small-value packages shipped to the US from China will no longer be exempted from tariffs starting Friday, when President Donald Trump’s move against an exception he called a “big scam” takes effect.

Economics

28 h. ago The prices of some video game consoles and games are increasing in Canada

Microsoft is raising the prices of a variety of Xbox consoles, games and controllers around the world, including in Canada.In an update posted to its website, Microsoft says it's now charging more for these products in response to "market conditions and the rising cost of development." Microsoft says the cost of "some" new first-party games will go up to $79.99 USD (about $110 CAD) by the holidays. The price of Xbox Game Pass ($22.99/month for the highest Ultimate tier) will remain the same.Here is all the new Canadian pricing of Xbox consoles and accessories:ConsolesXbox Series S (512GB) — $449.99 (previously $379.99)Xbox Series S (1TB) — $529.99 (previously $449.99)Xbox Series X (1TB) — $729.99 (previously $649.99)Xbox Series X Digital (1TB) — $679.99 (previously $599.99)Xbox Series X (2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition) — $879.99 (previously $799.99)AccessoriesXbox Wireless Controller — $84.99 (previous...

Economics

39 h. ago Big Canadian telecoms keep raising their fees to keep up with each other

Bell has raised the price of its connection fee to $75.This comes just a couple of months after Rogers and flanker brand Fido increased their connection fees to the same amount. Like Rogers, Bell offers to waive the fee if you order online.Bell's new fee is live on both its own website and flanker brand Virgin's. They last raised their connection fees from $70 to $75 in October.Last August, Telus raised its own connection fee to $70. Given that two of the "Big Three" carriers have already jacked their fees to $75, it seems safe to assume that Telus will soon follow suit.All of these hikes come in spite of the fact that the CRTC's recent amendments to the Telecommunications Act prohibit charging fees "related to the activation or modification of a telecommunications service plan." Nonetheless, carriers have generally been raising their connection fee prices by $5 to $10 on a near-annual basis.Bell also just chang...

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4 d. ago Tesla has raised its prices in Canada again by as much as $30k

Tesla has raised prices for nearly all of its vehicles in Canada by tens of thousands of dollars, and has started promoting a limited inventory of vehicles with pre-tariff pricing available "while supplies last."As spotted by Tesla North, prices have increased by over 20 per cent, with some vehicles costing as much as $30,000 more than before. Here's a breakdown of the new pricing:Tesla Model 3Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive – now starts at $79,990 (an $11,000 increase).Model 3 Performance – now starts at $89,990 ($10,000 increase).Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive – no longer available (previously $55,990).Tesla Model YModel Y Long Range – now starts at $84,990 (a $15,000 increase).Tesla Model SModel S – starts at $133,990 (a $19,000 increase).Model S Plaid – starts at $154,990 ($18,000 increase).Tesla Model XModel X All-Wheel Drive – starts at $140,990 (a $19,000 increase).Model X Plaid&...

Economics

5 d. ago Shein Hikes US Prices as Much as 377% Ahead of Tariff Increases

Fast-fashion giant Shein Group Ltd. raised US prices of its products from dresses to kitchenware ahead of imminent tariffs on small parcels, in an early sign of the potential effect of the trade war on American consumers.

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9 d. ago Barrick Is Cashing In on Gold’s Record Rally With Asset Sales

For Barrick Gold Corp., one of the world’s top bullion producers, the precious metal’s blistering rally to record prices is looking like a great opportunity to raise some cash as the company looks to pivot harder into copper mining.

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2 w. ago Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and others the incentive they need to expand their herds for the first time […]

Economics

3 w. ago NYC champagne bar to manage Trump tariffs with smaller pours

The flutes might soon be a little less full at one New York City champagne bar, thanks to sweeping U.S. tariffs on European imports that include French wine and champagne. Herve Rousseau, the owner of Flute Bar, said he’s considering pouring about 10% less per glass for French bottles to avoid raising prices, and he […]

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3 w. ago EU Nations Set to Back More Flexibility for Filling Gas Storage

European Union member states are set to back more flexible rules for filling gas storage before winter, amid criticism that current targets artificially raise prices.

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4 w. ago Toronto Maple Leafs playoff tickets already being resold for thousands of dollars

The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a 2025 postseason berth with a win against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, and while it is still yet to be determined who the Buds will face in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, ticket resellers are already listing seats for thousands of dollars.The 2025 playoffs are just weeks away, and as the standings are finalized in the days to come, the Leafs will soon learn who they will face in the first round.Playoff tickets are not officially on sale as of April 3, but even ahead of ticket sales and confirmation of game details, ticket resellers are already trying to make small fortunes on the speculative demand from fans thinking that this could finally be 'the year.'Ticket reseller site StubHub currently has over 100 listings for seats at a yet-to-be-confirmed Home Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena, including a few eyebrow-raising prices.The cheapest tickets available on StubHub for this first home game against an undetermined team on an undetermin...

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4 w. ago VW and Mercedes Answer Trump With Price Hikes, Output Shifts

Europe’s automakers are raising prices and preparing to shift car production to the US to try to protect themselves from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics