15 h. ago Italian eatery closing as U.S. tariffs curb customer spending: Owner

A beloved restaurant in southwest London’s Byron area is closing due to a “perfect storm” of U.S. tariffs and a need to downsize, its owner says. The upscale Italian eatery, Bocconcini, located at Boler Road and Southdale Road West, will be serving its last customers on April 27 after six years in business. “I’m trying […]

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4 d. ago Indonesia weighs costly U.S. arms purchases to curb tariff threat

Indonesia is considering purchasing billions of dollars’ worth of U.S.-made defence equipment, including fighter jets and munitions, to help ease trade strains and possibly ward off Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin held a closed-door meeting of senior officials on April 8 to deliver a directive from President Prabowo Subianto instructing them to […]

Economics

6 d. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

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2 w. ago Calgary could become 'innovation capital' under bold roadmap

Four years in the making, the new strategy came as sweeping tariffs were averted with Canada's closest ally

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3 w. ago Energy helps S&P/TSX rise, U.S. stocks mixed as investors await ‘Liberation Day’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Monday, led by strength in energy and industrial stocks as the price of oil climbed, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors closed out a volatile month and nervously eyed impending tariffs. Markets started the day in the red before steadily climbing throughout the day. “We are in […]

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3 w. ago Tariff war casualties: Point Roberts parcel service reliant on Canadians closes, Blaine business grim

'We've had customers that have been with us for 20 years. It's so sad. There are people coming in every day in tears, and dropping off letters of support,' says Point To Point Parcel co-owner Beth Calder

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