10 h. ago Rystad Cuts US Shale Oil Growth View on Tariffs, Lower Prices

Oil industry consultant Rystad Energy has slashed its estimate for US onshore crude growth by more than half for this year, amid lower commodity prices and higher costs brought on by President Donald Trump’s global trade war.

Economics

45 h. 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.

Economics

4 d. ago Most Americans expect higher prices as result of Trump’s tariffs, new AP

WASHINGTON — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half of U.S. adults say that […]

Economics

5 d. ago Japan’s Business Service Prices Stay Elevated Before Tariffs Hit

Service prices among businesses in Japan stayed elevated last month, indicating sustained inflationary pressures before the impact from US tariffs kicks in, as the Bank of Japan prepares to set policy next week.

Economics

5 d. ago Loblaw lists grocery items that can see a price hike in Canada

The report mentions 'tariff' a dozen times, and includes an explanation of how 'stacking tariffs' could send some prices even higher

Economics

6 d. ago US Earnings to Offer Clues on How Much Tariffs Will Boost Prices

With profit margins close to record levels, Corporate America has some room to absorb costs from higher tariffs. How much it decides to cushion the blow will determine how high inflation goes in 2025.

Economics

7 d. ago Kim Haakstad: Forestry in B.C. is at a crossroads. It deserves to be treated as the major project it is

Opinion: We can’t control U.S. tariffs, commodity prices or natural disturbances — but we can control how forestry is managed, supported and regulated within our own borders

Politics

7 d. ago Trump’s steel, aluminum tariff impacts start to build 1 month in

It's still not clear how much higher the tariffs will push consumer prices and translate into reduced demand, but industry insiders say the risks are building.

Economics

1 week ago Sale of Canadian products outpacing total sales, says Metro CEO

U.S. vendors have been working with Metro Inc. to mitigate the effect of counter tariffs on the price of consumer goods

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1 week ago VW Brand Freezes US Prices Through May to Ease Tariff Concerns

Volkswagen AG’s namesake brand plans to keep prices flat in the US through next month, the latest automaker to try to keep customers coming to dealer lots after the Trump administration increased tariffs.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics

2 w. ago Tariffs on clothing made overseas won’t necessarily lead to higher prices, analyst says

Many apparel companies had already shifted production from China to other Southeast Asian countries

Economics

2 w. ago Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ’reciprocal’ tariffs

The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S. The announcement on Friday would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said […]

Politics

2 w. 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.

Economics

2 w. ago Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effect

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food heaved a collective sigh of dismay when President Donald Trump announced extra-high U.S. tariffs on goods from dozens of countries. What would happen to prices at 99 Ranch Market and H Mart?, wondered Asian Americans and […]

Economics

2 w. ago Europe Gas Sinks With Broader Financial Markets as Tariffs Start

European natural gas prices slid further as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in, dealing a blow to the global economy and demand for energy.

Economics

2 w. ago Posthaste: Americans are scrambling to stock up at Costco, Best Buy before tariffs jack up prices

From Chinese electronics to Canadian yoga wear, shoppers are buying now to avoid paying more later

Economics

3 w. ago Trump tariffs make Easter bittersweet for Swiss chocolatiers

GENEVA (AP) — With the normally brisk Easter season around the corner, the mood in Switzerland’s chocolate business is bittersweet, thanks to high cacao prices and — now — the newly added U.S. tariffs on imports. Many Swiss, from the government to chocolatiers to watchmakers and other businesses, are sensing “shock” over the tougher American […]

Economics

3 w. ago Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Middle East stock markets tumbled Monday as they struggled with the dual hit of the United States’ new tariff policy and a sharp decline in oil prices, squeezing energy-producing nations that rely on those sales to power their economies and government spending. Benchmark Brent crude is down by nearly […]

Economics

3 w. ago Oil Extends Slump as Saudis Slash Prices and Tariff Risks Mount

Oil sank at the week’s open after Saudi Arabia slashed its flagship crude price by the most in more than two years, and the escalating trade war spurred concerns about a global recession and weaker demand.

Economics