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Tariff Trade War Hits Canada – What’s Happening

Tariff Trade War Hits Canada – What’s Happening

Tariffs | Feb 3, 2025 Canada's Trade Story – What’s Happening Now and Next On February 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to begin February 4, 2025. The White House claims that the move was necessary to offset illegal drug trafficking (specifically fentanyl) and stop illegal immigration


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1 year ago
Tariffs may have 'slammed shut' the window for interest rate cuts in 2025, economist says

Tariffs may have 'slammed shut' the window for interest rate cuts in 2025, economist says

Proposed tariffs are expected to raise inflation and keep interest rates elevated into 2026, if they take effect, according to economists.

1 year ago
Steelmakers may benefit from Trump trade salvos, but Wall Street warns of longer-term headwinds

Steelmakers may benefit from Trump trade salvos, but Wall Street warns of longer-term headwinds

Trump's tariffs could give steel companies more pricing power, but weaker demand could weigh on the stocks longer term, Wall Street analysts said.

1 year ago
Student loan debt swelled under Biden, despite historic forgiveness

Student loan debt swelled under Biden, despite historic forgiveness

Despite President Joe Biden's unprecedented rate of student loan forgiveness, the country's outstanding debt still grew while he was in office. Here's why.

1 year ago
Millennials reimagine retirement: 'The end game might not be ... sitting on my Adirondack chair'

Millennials reimagine retirement: 'The end game might not be ... sitting on my Adirondack chair'

More than one-third, or 37%, of Americans want a retirement that looks different from previous generations, a recent report finds.

1 year ago
Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss this 'valuable credit' worth thousands, IRS says

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss this 'valuable credit' worth thousands, IRS says

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss the earned income tax credit, which was worth an average of $2,743 in 2023, according to the IRS.

1 year ago
Trump coin leads tumble in meme cryptocurrencies as tariffs rock global markets

Trump coin leads tumble in meme cryptocurrencies as tariffs rock global markets

Meme coins plummeted over the weekend as President Donald Trump signed new tariffs, kicking off a trade war that caused investors to dump risk assets.

1 year ago
Renter affordability has improved — here's what's behind the trend

Renter affordability has improved — here's what's behind the trend

The cost to rent is coming down faster in some areas of the U.S. than others. Here are some of the most and least affordable spots.

1 year ago
Vanguard announces fee cuts for nearly 100 funds, including ETFs with billions of dollars in assets

Vanguard announces fee cuts for nearly 100 funds, including ETFs with billions of dollars in assets

The asset manager said this is its biggest fee cut ever and will save investors about $350 million this year.

1 year ago
This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'

This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'

Karen Bagnard lost her home of more than 50 years in Altadena, California, to the area's devastating wildfires. Now, she hopes to rebuild.

1 year ago
Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks

Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks favored by Wall Street, including Netflix and Intuitive Surgical.

1 year ago
L.A. wildfire victims face financial anxiety amid recovery: 'The uncertainty is very unsettling'

L.A. wildfire victims face financial anxiety amid recovery: 'The uncertainty is very unsettling'

The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles have left residents with ample financial anxieties. There are few answers right now.

1 year ago
We asked 10 travel agents: What's the top under-the-radar destination? Here's what they said

We asked 10 travel agents: What's the top under-the-radar destination? Here's what they said

Travel specialists weigh in with the most underrated places to visit, along with can't-miss activities in each locale and the best times to go.

1 year ago
Third Point pushes back on a pitch to take Soho House private. Three ways the firm can maximize value

Third Point pushes back on a pitch to take Soho House private. Three ways the firm can maximize value

Activist Third Point recently wrote a letter to Soho House, calling on the company's board to ensure a fair sales process for the company.

1 year ago
2025 is a ‘renter’s market,’ housing economist says — here’s how to take advantage

2025 is a ‘renter’s market,’ housing economist says — here’s how to take advantage

2025 is showing signs of a "renter's market," meaning tenants might have the upper hand to negotiate. Here's what to know.

1 year ago