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Trump's Tariffs Threaten Canada's Economy, Former Trudeau Advisor Warns — A Ally's Plea for Reciprocity After Centuries of Cooperation

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Canadians and Americans have fought together on fields ranging from Vimy Ridge to Kandahar. However, they are now preparing for an economic conflict with one another. Canadian economist Mike Moffatt is raising concerns about the potential collapse of this 150-year-old partnership as President Trump's tariffs alter perceptions among Canadians. Don't miss I am 49 years old with no savings set aside for retirement—what steps should I take? Stay calm. Consider these suggestions: 5 of the simplest methods to quickly get back on track Auto insurance in the U.S. currently averages an impressive $2,329 per year. Here’s how 2 minutes can help you save over $600 in the year 2025. Earn possible quarterly returns from this $1 billion private real estate fund—regardless of whether you're a millionaire or not. Here’s how you can begin with just $10 at hand. "I believe it's due to a mix of being wounded and furious," stated the previous ...

U.S. Economy Surges 2.4% in Q4 on Revised Growth Estimate

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In the last quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy showed robust growth with an annual rate of 2.4%, fueled largely by increased consumer expenditure towards the end of the year, according to a report released Thursday by the government. improvement over its earlier projection of fourth-quarter growth. However, it remains uncertain whether the United States will be able to maintain that level of growth. President Donald Trump initiates trade conflicts. , purges the federal workforce and promises mass deportations of immigrants working in the country without proper authorization. The growth in the country's gross domestic product – which measures the total production of goods and services – slowed down to a rate of 3.1% during the period from July to September 2024, as reported by the Commerce Department. Throughout the entire year of 2024, the economy — the largest globally — expanded by 2.8%, slightly less than the 2.9% growth recorded in 2023. Personal consumpti...

Contributor: "Revive American Manufacturing?" Not Necessary—It's Thriving More Than Ever

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If you trust what politicians say, you might assume that American industry has been depleted, emptied out, or “moved abroad.” Both conservatives and liberals agree that manufacturing in the U.S. is weakening. Their debate typically centers around assigning responsibility and determining the appropriate level of tariffs needed to address this issue. This commonly shared story is incorrect. When considering the discussions about job losses and economic downturns, it's important to recall that the unemployment rate remains quite low. 4.1% and actual wages (those taking inflation into account) have been growing . If anything, manufacturing is experiencing a labor shortfall, with over 600,000 open jobs in the sector. It's equally important to recognize the significance of U.S. manufacturing output Even after adjusting for inflation, it remains close to all-time highs. Although it is approximately 5% lower than its peak in December 2007, it has still risen by 177%...