Mario Baker Ramirez

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Carney’s Trade Push Beyond the US Is Just a Gold Rush, For Now

Carney’s Trade Push Beyond the US Is Just a Gold Rush, For Now

Prime Minister Mark Carney set an ambitious target last year for the country to double its non-US exports over the next decade, a goal that built on his election campaign pledge to make Canada’s economy less reliant on its southern neighbor. Since then, his government has claimed early signs of success. Its recent budget update said trade diversification efforts “are...

Eight Charts Show ‘Rupture’ With Canada Under Trump’s Tariffs

Eight Charts Show ‘Rupture’ With Canada Under Trump’s Tariffs

Rajan Arora is no stranger to trade turmoil between Canada and the US. Just two days after taking over a small steel-producing firm in southern Ontario in 2018, President Donald Trump slapped 25% tariffs on the metal. Business slowed at Roden Manufacturing, creating cash flow problems for the company.

Canada's Youth Job Market Slumps Most Among Major Economies

Canada's Youth Job Market Slumps Most Among Major Economies

Young Canadians are facing a labor market that has deteriorated faster than in any other major advanced economy.

Scotiabank Economists Slam Both Major Party Platforms in Canada

Scotiabank Economists Slam Both Major Party Platforms in Canada

Economists at one of Canada’s biggest lenders are raising doubts about the fiscal plans offered by the leading parties in the country’s election.