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While the North American Leaders are having their junior high spats, it is becoming more obvious that Canadians are looking international for their needs. Canada was created by people of different backgrounds coming together to build a nation on the principles of multiculturalism and openness. He also rebuked Trump's recent claim that "Canada lives because of the United States." "Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership in the economy, in security and

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Retaliatory Canadian tariffs on construction materials would have substantial effects on the costs of home construction. Canada imports some $3.5B in glass and glass products, $3.1B in major appliances, $2.2B in hardware, and about $1B in ceramic tile and products. Of those products, only appliances are being targeted by Canada in the first phase of tariffs. But the second phase of tariffs, slated to come into place after 21 days, currently includes steel and aluminum. Canada

The surge in trade and inventories boosted the economy—Canadian GDP growth was 2.2% in the first quarter. But getting ahead of tariffs borrowed activity from the future, and we’re now seeing a sharp reversal. Canadian goods exports to the United States dropped more than 15% in April. This reflects both the payback from the first-quarter surge and the fact that tariffs are making Canadian goods more expensive in the United States. In April, exports of steel and aluminum produc

Within a year, the US's second-largest trading partner has rapidly ramped up efforts to explore new deals with regional powers in Asia, or to revive talks that had been previously put on ice. As of November, the US has imposed a 35% tariff on all goods from Canada that are not covered by the USMCA. Canadian exports of steel and aluminum to the US also face a 50% duty. The northern neighbor has since matched some of Trump's levies, and Trump has repeatedly threatened to end

Many individuals think that the recent tariff conflict has affected the importation of building interiors from other nations, particularly China. However, none of the tariffs affect household goods. We are more open for business now than ever before.