40 h. ago Scotia Place construction hits new milestone, remains on track despite tariff concerns

Officials say they are making 'great progress' on Calgary's new arena

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4 d. ago US Consumer Sentiment Extends Plunge as Price Expectations Soar

US consumer sentiment tumbled the second-weakest reading on record while short- and long-term inflation expectations soared to multi-decade highs on growing tariff concerns.

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7 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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1 week ago Tariff Concerns Draw Horticulture Professionals to Town Hall

Industry leaders address supply chain risks, pricing pressures, and advocacy efforts as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate. Milton, ON, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 4, 2025—On April 2, More than 160 small business owners, staff, and partners in the ornamental horticulture industry attended a Town Hall meeting on U.S.-Canada tariffs.  This timely session, hosted […]

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1 week ago Faced with Trump’s new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead

CHABLIS, France (AP) — France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market. French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned of “massive” impact as he met with representatives of the most affected […]

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2 w. ago Amid tariff uncertainty, B.C. logistics firm says calls are up 500% from concerned companies

The reciprocal tariffs will be in addition to the sweeping 25 per cent tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico at the start of March and the 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs.

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2 w. ago Traders Brace for More Volatility Ahead of Tariffs: Markets Wrap

Global stocks were poised to endure another rocky session on Tuesday as concerns around President Donald Trump’s looming tariff rollout continue to whipsaw markets.

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2 w. ago Market Rout Starts With Big Tech as Tariff, Inflation Fears Hit

US stocks buckled again Friday as risk assets were pummeled by everything from renewed tariff concerns to signs that inflation remains sticky while consumer spending wobbles.

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2 w. ago European Stocks Drop as Trump’s New Tariff Hits Carmaker Shares

European stocks fell after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on auto imports, renewing concerns that his trade policy will hurt corporate earnings and the economy.

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