Businesses, and the economy overall, face uncertainty amid the regime change in the global economy. … READ MORE >
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The new mercantilism: Tariffs and currency manipulation in an era of U.S.-China tensions
After decades of growing trade and current account imbalances in the U.S., the new administration has set out to change this equation. Now, a new mercantilism, rooted in tariffs and trade protection, is emerging. … READ MORE >
The impact of tariffs: Balancing costs, supply chain and profitability
Raising tariffs can drive up consumer prices, lower demand and hurt business profitability. … READ MORE >
Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs turn uncertainty into concern for Canada
While new U.S. tariffs apply to all steel and aluminum imports, Canada will be the most impacted country as it is the largest source of U.S. imports by far. … READ MORE >
Canada’s unemployment rate falls to 6.6% as business sentiment improves
Canada’s economic resurgence appears well under way as January saw 76,000 new jobs and a lower unemployment rate as business sentiment improved. … READ MORE >
Morning market minute: Trucking firms at risk amid trade tensions
Trucking and transportation firms, especially small and midsize ones, would take a hit should large tariffs result in diminished demand and a reduced volume of goods crossing borders. … READ MORE >
Even with pause, Trump’s tariffs and Canada’s response establish volatile new economic reality
While a reprieve on tariffs may be welcomed, the back-and-forth between the U.S. and Canada laid bare Canada’s economic vulnerability amid ongoing political volatility. … READ MORE >
Morning market minute: Tariffs and the rising dollar
With steep tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China set to begin Tuesday, one should expect the greenback to continue is ascent against major trading currencies. … READ MORE >
How an escalating trade war will affect global growth, inflation and employment
If the tariffs stick, they will trim 0.36 percentage points from U.S. GDP growth over the next 12 months, and PCE inflation will increase by 0.4%. … READ MORE >
Morning market minute: What guacamole tells us about the cost of tariffs
Whether you make guacamole from scratch, as my grandmother Juanita liked to do, or buy pre-made spicy guacamole from Central Market in Austin, Tex., it’s going to cost more. … READ MORE >