Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groupsUnclear if the two countries will stick to the Aug. 1 deadline for wrapping up talks. Bank of Canada widely expected to hold key rate steady amid trade uncertaintyStubbornness on the inflation front and surprise strength in the labour market have quashed arguments for further easing since the central bank's June decision. Sales of U.S. spirits in Canada plunge 66%, industry groups say The drop came as provinces removed U.S. products from store shelves as a protest against U.S. tariffs and threats of annexation. Business confidence subdued amid tariffs but 'worst-case' less likely: BoC survey A Canadian survey of consumer expectations said spending intentions have weakened further because of persistent tariff threats. Carney expects U.S. trade talks to 'intensify' ahead of deadline and 35% threat Nearly half of manufacturers reported tariff hits in May, about 10 percentage points lower than the month before. Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate Food inflation cooled somewhat in June, with StatCan pointing to the lower costs for fresh vegetables in grocery aisles. Economists expect inflation ticked up in June after surprise jobs gain Economists expect the pace of inflation picked up in June as the Bank of Canada continues to search for tariff impacts in the price data. Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online Tariff threat comes amidst ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Homegrown loyalty surges ahead of Canada Day New Horizon Media Canada survey finds 83% of Canadians say buying local evokes national pride. Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May as rent hikes cool Economists had broadly expected inflation would remain unchanged. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
