Economy
Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat Looms Over Canadian Economy
The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods could significantly impact Canada's economy, with experts suggesting it may also be a...
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Economy
Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Generic Drugs, Sets 2028 US Production Deadline
President Donald Trump announced a 100% import duty on generic drugs from August 2028, giving manufacturers two years to move production to...
Economy
Trump Orders Defense Contractors to Map Supply Chains, End Adversary Reliance
President Trump signed an executive order requiring defense contractors to map supply chains and shift sourcing from adversary nations to bolster national...
Economy
Trump’s 50% Canada Tariffs Escalate Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods, marking a significant escalation in North...
Economy
New Zealand Inflation Accelerates to Two-Year High, Bolsters Rate Hike Case
New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated to 4.1% in Q2, its fastest pace in over two years, driven by soaring fuel costs. This...
Economy
UK Government Signals Challenge to Paramount’s $110B WBD Bid
The British government has indicated it is likely to challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling significant regulatory...
Economy
Barber Offers Free Haircuts to Low-Income Students, Citing Cost of Living Pressures
A former Erdington Academy pupil, now a barber, is providing free haircuts to students from low-income backgrounds, addressing the financial strain of...
Economy
French Heatwave Scorches Crops, Threatens Food Inflation
France's agriculture sector is reeling from an intense heatwave, with crops like tomatoes and cereals severely damaged. This climatic stress is poised...
Economy
Gold Holds Steady as Geopolitical Tensions Clash With Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold prices stabilized around $4,010 an ounce despite escalating US-Iran hostilities, as market focus shifts to the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate...