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U.S. maple syrup producer says tariffs distracting from important talks
One of Canada's most famous exports, maple syrup, is being affected by talks of 25 per cent tariffs. Allison Hope, executive director of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association, says the back-and-forth on tariffs means producers on...
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Broken promises and debt traps: Investigating questionable HVAC companies
CBC Marketplace investigates the murky world of heating and cooling contracts and speaks to some angry Ontario customers who say they’ve been left with huge debts after signing with a now-defunct company facing multiple charges.
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Canadian farmers rush grain to U.S. buyers before tariffs hit
Canadian grain farmers are scrambling to get their product to American buyers ahead of threatened 25 per cent tariffs that could dramatically reduce U.S. demand and drive down prices.
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Why are American consumers penny-pinching?
US Consumer sentiment took a sharp dive in February, hitting its lowest point in over a year, largely due to concerns about rising prices, inflation, and tariffs. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index highlighted that...
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High-end brands thrive amid market uncertainty
Europe’s luxury sector is emerging from a turbulent period, showing promising signs of recovery after a strong earnings season. Yet, challenges loom on the horizon, particularly in the form of China's sluggish demand and looming US...
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Liberal leadership candidates lay out stance on carbon tax
Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis and Mark Carney discuss whether they will keep or remove the carbon tax.
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UK households save more, spend less in uncertain times
British consumers are tightening their belts as Labour’s first budget fuels uncertainty. Inflation remains stubborn, and job security fears are mounting. Households are cutting expenses, opting to eat at home rather than dine out. Higher...
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Inside Levi’s CEO’s growth plan: "We should be at least a $10B company"
Since Michelle Gass took the helm as CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. in January 2024, the company has been on a mission to reach $10 billion. Behind this vision is a fresh collection of luxury denim and streamlined go-to-market strategies...
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BOJ under pressure as Japan leads G-7 inflation
Japan’s inflation is gaining momentum, with January’s consumer price index expected to rise to 4 percent, up from 3.6 percent in December. This positions Japan as the fastest-inflating economy among g-7 nations. A key driver of inflation...
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Stagflation: When the economy stalls but costs keep climbing
Stubborn inflation and trade policies under US President Donald Trump are reigniting fears of stagflation- a toxic mix of slow growth and persistent inflation last seen in the 1970s.
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What's Poilievre's message to the U.S.?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hosted a ‘Canada First’ rally in Ottawa, where he offered a warning to the United States and President Donald Trump if tariffs are imposed on Canada.Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7459415
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US President Trump urged to bring down soaring egg prices
Egg prices in the US continue to rise, prompting Democratic lawmakers to call on President Trump to take action.
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New Jersey breweries fear aluminum and steel tariffs will have impact on business
Business analyst Parag Amin says President Donald Trump’s tariffs will eventually help increase U.S. steel production and stabilize costs – but the effects – could take a while.
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How has the federal tax holiday helped consumers and businesses?
The federal government's GST holiday is coming to an end this Sunday. It was billed as a two-month tax break on groceries and holiday essentials to ease cost-of-living pressures, but as Sohrab Sandhu reports, some say the tax break was...
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EU sees 'no justification' for tariffs, spokesperson says
The EU has not yet received official notification about additional U.S. tariffs, a spokesperson said Monday. The EU offered no specifics on how it would react, but said it would react to protect Europeans from 'unjustified measures.'
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Dairy supply system offers protection for farmers, products, food security
More than 50 per cent of Canada’s dairy imports come from the United States.So why is Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, hinting at a future fight? Amid all the tariff uncertainty, the group representing the...
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Trump ends de minimis loophole: US consumers brace for rising costs
US President Donald Trump’s administration ended the section 321 de minimis exemption, which had allowed low-value shipments—under $800—from China to enter the US Duty-free. The sudden removal of this loophole is set to affect millions...
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Executive order fine print could complicate sending packages into the U.S. | Heydari
1530: Canadian business owners, worried about rising costs from potential U-S tariffs, may have ANOTHER levy that could ding their bottom line. An exemption in the fine print -- that allows people to bring or ship a certain amount into...
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Hershey lowers 2025 profit outlook
Hershey has lowered its profit outlook for 2025 due to rising production costs and supply chain challenges. The company expects a slowdown in growth as inflationary pressures impact consumer spending. Hershey is adjusting its forecast,...
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Doctors say alcohol should have warning labels, just like cigarettes
Doctors say consumers have a right to know the possible health risks associated with booze before they drink and that warning labels would help.
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U.S.-Canada trade faces uncertainty in 2025
Canada's energy exports surged at the end of 2024, pushing its trade surplus with the united states to the highest level in over two years. But with president trump back in the white house, new tariff threats could shake up North...
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What will make Chinese consumers open their wallets?
Chinese officials are moving away from decades of tradition in their preparation for what may be a trade battle with the United States. The Chinese government is appealing to its people to help get the world's second-biggest economy out...
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Sales of French champagne slumps amid global gloom | Gravitas
According to the Champagne Producers Association, shipments of Champagne went down nearly 10% last year. As per reports, consumers in crucial markets such as the US and France have cut down on the luxury beverage. Watch this video to...
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Trudeau says he supports the ‘principle of dollar for dollar matching tariffs’ to U.S.
During a news conference in Montebello, Que,. on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau maintained that ‘everything is on the table’ when he was asked about whether his government will match potential tariffs from the United States...