Tag: Economy
Trump proposes placing Elon Musk in charge of a government efficiency commission
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday laid out a number of economic proposals if he wins the presidential race in November, one of which included putting Tesla owner Elon Musk in charge of a proposed task force that would conduct a
Canola farmers say China retaliatory probe ‘one more thing’ to worry about
After a rail shutdown, inflation and drought, farmers are worried they'll end up paying the price for the fallout over Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
China hits Canada with anti-dumping canola probe after EV tariffs
China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Australians now have a right to disconnect from work. Will Canada follow?
The new rule, which came into force Monday, means Australian employees cannot be punished for refusing to read or respond to contact from their employers outside work hours.
Why Canada’s ‘unprecedented’ rail shutdown is ‘high stakes’ for exporters
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters estimates that approximately $531 million of manufactured goods will be stranded each day of a stoppage.
Rail shutdown likely as labour minister says ‘significant issues’ remain
Freight trains across Canada are expected to come to a grinding halt as soon as 12:01 a.m. Thursday with roughly 9,000 railway employees nearing a looming strike or lockout date.
Economy takes center stage in presidential race
Former President Donald Trump has focused his latest line of attacks against his rival on the economy, which comes after Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her first round of economic policy proposals. Natalie Brand has more.
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Kamala Harris focuses on economy, unveils policy package in campaign speech; How an Austin restaurant brought Caribbean cuisine to the heart of Texas
Kamala Harris focuses on economy, unveils policy package in campaign speech
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Harris lays out her economic vision in first policy plan since joining presidential race
Vice President Kamala Harris released her first major economic policy proposal since entering the presidential race. The plan, aimed at middle-class voters, includes money for new homebuyers, expansion of the Child Tax Credit and government action on groc...
Harris, Trump focus on economy as key issue in 2024 campaign
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris delivers an economic speech in North Carolina, following her first joint appearance with President Biden since she replaced him on the ticket. Meanwhile, Republican nominee Donald Trump attacks Harris and the Biden adminis...
Trump attacks Harris on the economy as he campaigns in North Carolina
With polls tightening, former President Donald Trump used a campaign appearance in Asheville, North Carolina, Wednesday to try and capitalize on one of his perceived strengths, the economy, while attempting to tie his new opponent, Vice President Kamala H...
Iowa pork plant closure leaves quarter of town without work
What happens when the factory in a factory town shuts down? Dave Malkoff goes to Perry, Iowa, to speak to workers grappling with the closure of the local Tyson plant.
Mortgage rates go down, but is it enough to jump start the housing market?
Mortgage rates are finally starting to come down, which is giving some homeowners a bit of relief. But many looking to buy could still face unaffordable prices and a tight market. Elise Preston has more.
Canadian markets open lower amid global selloff aftershocks
Canada's main stock index took a hit to start trading on Tuesday, a day after a global stock selloff saw sharp declines in indices around the world.