To evaluate the impact of applying most favored nation pricing, companies should look at global sales strategies, gross-to-net pricing and existing transfer pricing arrangements. … READ MORE >
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IEEPA tariffs struck down: What consumer and other importers need to know
The Supreme Court declared the IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional, creating the legal basis for refunds for U.S. importers. What’s next? … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of March 2, 2025
A Supreme Court ruling invalidating the federal government’s use of the IEEPA to impose broad, reciprocal tariffs has injected new uncertainty into U.S. trade policy—and into health care cost structures already under pressure. … READ MORE >
Supreme Court tariff decision: Immediate impacts for manufacturers and importers
Manufacturers and importers should prepare for a potential surge in import activity over the next 150 days. … READ MORE >
Are the new tariffs justified under section 122? No.
No matter how one looks the current circumstances—the condition of the U.S. economy, its balance of payments or its currency regime—none of these meet the standards outlined under Section 122. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Tariffs are struck down, but don’t count on price cuts
Even if tariff refunds eventually make their way onto corporate balance sheets, the operational costs tied to tariff uncertainty have already been paid. … READ MORE >
Economic implications of the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling
The Supreme Court overturned the Trump administration’s signature economic policy on Friday, ruling by a 6-3 majority that the imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was illegal. The trade taxes included a minimum tariff of 10% with reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on countries … … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate again—and may stay put this year
The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent. At this juncture—all things being equal—we do not expect the central bank to change its policy rate this year. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: What happens if the Supreme Court overturns the tariffs?
The court will decide on whether higher tariffs imposed last year without approval from Congress are allowed under the Constitution. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada prudently holds interest rate ahead of 2026 challenges
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent—a prudent pause as the country’s labour market remains soft and unemployment remains elevated. … READ MORE >