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Weak loonie signals economy is ‘in trouble’: currency expert Weak loonie signals economy is ‘in trouble’: currency expert

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Weak loonie signals economy is ‘in trouble’: currency expert

Canadian dollar neared 70 cents after PM announced that tariffs would be paused

By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press |February 3, 2025

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Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump’s incoming tariffs Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump’s incoming tariffs

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Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump’s incoming tariffs

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that a 25% tariff across the board could cost Canadian households $1,900 per year

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |February 3, 2025

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Trudeau announces 25% targeted retaliatory tariffs Trudeau announces 25% targeted retaliatory tariffs

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Trudeau announces 25% targeted retaliatory tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25% tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10% duty for energy

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press |February 2, 2025

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Trump to slap Canada with 25% tariffs Tuesday, sources say Trump to slap Canada with 25% tariffs Tuesday, sources say

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Trump to slap Canada with 25% tariffs Tuesday, sources say

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said the tariffs are "deeply disappointing and will hit small businesses"

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press |February 1, 2025

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