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The U.S. bumped its tariff on Canadian goods to 35%. How big of an impact will it have?
With some 95 per cent of exports estimated to be CUSMA-compliant, that means lots of goods are shielded from new high tariff rates. But businesses that are impacted can’t be ignored, experts say.
As Detroit 3 automakers report tariff blows, experts say a trade deal is the only solution
General Motors, Stellantis and Ford are all taking a hit from tariffs, to the tune of hundreds of millions or billions of dollars each. And while the cost hasn't made its way into vehicle pricing yet, auto industry experts say a deal is the only thing that can help.
Survey suggests employees 'upset' about return to office, prefer flexible work
As more and more employers order their workers back to the office, the employees returning to Canada's corporate workplaces say they like the flexibility to work from home — and aren't so happy about being forced to return.
The natural diamond industry is getting rocked. You can thank the lab-grown variety for that
As consumers have grown less worried about whether their diamonds are mined or made, many have turned to cost-friendly lab grown diamonds. And that’s having a big impact on the diamond mining industry — including for Canada.
Canned cocktail hitting you hard? As ready-to-drink cans grow in popularity, some are getting stronger
Ready-to-drink options have boomed in popularity in recent years, and alongside that popularity, the market for higher alcohol percentage has also grown, according to industry experts. But with all the new varieties of RTDs available, consumers might not be accustomed to — or even aware — of the amount of booze they're getting.
'It's like Groundhog Day': Canadian dairy producers are used to Trump calling them out, but worry remains
Trump has taken aim at dairy — and Canada's supply management program as a whole — many times before. But dairy farmers worry that their industry could be hit hard if supply management becomes a concession.
Lawsuits over dupes are popping up in courts. But can dupes be illegal?
Shoppers are happy to buy products that look just like high-end items, but are priced for way less. But experts say that depending on how similar they are to the original, and what rights the businesses have over their products, they may or may not cross legal lines.
Competition Bureau advances its investigation into Amazon's pricing policy
The agency is investigating the Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy to see if the rule might be an abuse of dominance by the e-commerce giant. Businesses say the policy forces them to sell products at very thin margins.
Canada's trade deficit narrowed to $5.9B in May, as trade with U.S. continues to decrease
Exports to the U.S. dipped for a fourth month in a row — but Canada's exports to other countries increased.
Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months
Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in its second round of mass layoffs in recent months. While it is unclear whether or not any Canadian jobs will be lost, the union representing 120 gaming industry workers employed by Microsoft in Quebec says it's likely the cuts will mostly impact U.S. workers.