38 h. ago Economist predict March inflation at 2.6 per cent, with ‘modest’ tariff impact

While trade tensions have helped put pressure on inflation in areas like a lower loonie, they've also reduced pressure in other areas, like lower economic confidence and lower commodity prices

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42 h. ago Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March

TORONTO — Pricing trends are getting pushed all over the place these days by big economic shifts, resulting in what’s expected to be another elevated inflation reading in Canada this week. Economists polled by Reuters expect annual inflation for March to come in at 2.6 per cent when it’s released Tuesday, matching February’s reading. A […]

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47 h. ago CGTN: China’s silver screen pivot: Why U.S. tariff policy is to blame

CGTN published an article on how China’s new film partnership with Spain contrasts with its cuts to U.S. film imports, exposing the self-defeating impact of America’s tariff war – jeopardizing Hollywood’s most lucrative foreign market and undermining the country’s broader services trade dominance. BEIJING, April 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During Spanish Prime Minister Pedro […]

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3 d. ago Mexico Aims to Raise Auto Tariff Exemptions, Trade Official Says

Mexico wants a greater proportion of each auto built in the country to qualify for US origin status, a move that would lower the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, Deputy Economy Minister for Foreign Trade Luis Rosendo Gutierrez said.

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4 d. ago US Inflation Unexpectedly Slows Down Ahead of Tariffs Impact

US inflation cooled broadly in March, indicating some relief for consumers prior to widespread tariffs that risk contributing to price pressures.

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4 d. ago U.S. inflation fell slightly last month, but experts warn of price rise ahead

Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 2.8 per cent compared with a year ago, down from 3.1 per cent in February.

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5 d. ago Thai Parliament Holds Urgent Debate as US Tariff Takes Effect

Thailand’s parliament held an urgent debate on the fallout of the 36% US levy on the country’s exports as lawmakers expressed concern about the long-term impact of the tariff on the trade-reliant nation’s economy.

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2 w. ago German Prices Slow More Than Expected as ECB Weighs Next Move

German inflation slowed more than anticipated in March, nearing the European Central Bank’s 2% target as officials ponder whether to lower interest rates again at their next meeting or pause.

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3 w. ago Mexico Inflation Slows More Than Forecast Before Banxico Vote

Mexico’s inflation slowed more than expected in the first half of March, as the central bank is set to meet this week to consider a sixth straight rate cut and likely a second straight half-point reduction.

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3 w. ago Tariff war threatens to clobber Canada: FP video looks at the impact and solutions

Watch former Foreign Affairs Minister, economists and chief executive on the best path forward

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