3 d. ago Trump calls Canada ‘tariff abuser’ after Ford slaps 25% surcharge on electricity going to U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump railed against Canada in a social media post after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to the U.S. Trump’s post on Truth Social suggested Ford’s decision to increase the price of electricity flowing across the border is just the latest attempt by Canada to take advantage […]

Economics

3 d. ago Sonoco Implementing Price Increases for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard, Converted Paperboard Products

HARTSVILLE, S.C., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable paper and metal packaging, today announced it is implementing a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments […]

Economics

3 d. ago ‘We will get rid of that carbon tax’ when feds drop requirement, Eby says

This comes after new Liberal leader Mark Carney said he would immediately eliminate the federal government’s carbon price on consumers and stop the capital gains tax increase.

Economics

6 d. ago Costco to reduce Canadian products in U.S. stores in wake of tariffs

Consumers can expect a price increase on items imported from Canada, China and Mexico

Economics

8 d. ago Liquor merchants decry what they call unprecedented AGLC wine price hike

'Effectively, it's a sales tax on premium wines . . . I'm not in favour of it because it penalizes people for drinking better wine,' said Andrew Ferguson, owner of Kensington Wine Market

Economics

8 d. ago In Maine, gas price increases linked to Trump tariff on Canadian imports

HALIFAX — Experts are linking rising gasoline prices in the U.S. northeast to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian energy imports, but they warn the trend may also hurt Atlantic Canada’s energy producers. According to Canada’s consulate general in Boston, eight of every 10 cars on the road in New England use fuel from Canadian […]

Economics

8 d. ago Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Now that Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war, consumers can expect some prices to rise at the grocery store — but not on all products, and not all at once. Gary Sands of the Federation of Independent Grocers says stores are already getting price increase requests from some of their suppliers. After […]

Economics

9 d. ago Sun Valley Investments A.G. Amends Public Tender Offer for Mineros Shares

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) announces that Sun Valley Investments A.G. (“Sun Valley”) has amended its public tender offer to acquire issued and subscribed ordinary shares of Mineros (“Mineros Shares”) through the facilities of the Colombia Stock Exchange (“BVC”). Sun Valley has increased its offer price to Colombian Peso […]

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1 week ago Bessent Says He Sees Inflation Reaching Fed’s 2% Target Quickly

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s confident US consumer price increases will slow over the course of the year after a poll suggested Americans want President Donald Trump to focus more on bringing down inflation.

Economics

1 week ago Loblaw to review price increases quicker amid tariff threats

The grocer is looking to boost Canadian-made products, making it easier for customers to find domestically made brands

Economics

1 week ago Loblaw to review price increase requests faster due to potential tariffs

TORONTO — Loblaw is reviewing price increase requests from suppliers faster than normal because of the impact of potential tariffs on costs. Spokeswoman Catherine Thomas says the grocer normally reviews proposed increases within 12 weeks, but has shortened that timeline to six weeks to better help suppliers navigate the effects of tariffs. The U.S. is […]

Economics

2 w. ago Trump tariffs: Ontario automakers could shutter plants within 1 week, analyst says

Ontario automotive assembly plants could shut down within a week of being hit with a U.S. tariff on their vehicles, some industry observers say. Car dealers in the U.S. have seen inventory on their lots steadily growing for more than a year. There are now about three million unsold vehicles, and a 25 per-cent-price increase […]

Economics