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The effective U.S. tariff rate is now at its highest level since the 1940s after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4. A new order was also signed for China, increasing tariffs to...

Although trade policies are evolving and government responses remain uncertain, here is a summary of what we know.

The U.S. administration has implemented blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico after a 30-day reprieve with 25% on all imports except 10% on Canadian energy. An additional 10% tariff on China is also planned. Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock...

Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate in January to 3% from 3.25% amid ongoing uncertainty over the threat of U.S. tariffs.

As challenging as the current US trade policies will be, one could argue “Tariffs” are a symbol of a need for change in Canada. There’s no dispute that our relationship with the US has been very comfortable in the past. The attached graphs highlight how...

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