Category: PMN Business

Mar 8

German Conservatives, Social Democrats Edge Closer to Coalition

Article content (Bloomberg) — Germany’s conservatives and the Social Democrats agreed to deepen talks over forming a new government, a step forward as pressure builds on Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz to implement sweeping reforms.  Article content At a press briefing in Berlin on Saturday, Merz said the parties have agreed to tighten border controls to reduce […]
Mar 7

Fed’s Powell Says Still No Need to Hurry to Consider Rate Moves

Article content (Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged increased uncertainty in the US economic outlook, but said officials don’t need to rush to adjust policy. Article content “Despite elevated levels of uncertainty, the US economy continues to be in a good place,” Powell said in remarks prepared for event Friday in New York […]
Mar 6

Truckers scramble for new routes as tariffs bring shipments to a halt

Article content MONTREAL — Trucking companies have begun to halt shipments, mull layoffs and scramble for new routes as tariffs wreak havoc on cross-border trade. Article content The lead-up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports as well as retaliatory duties from Canada that took effect Tuesday prompted a […]
Mar 4

Canadians say they will stop buying U.S. products as Trump’s tariffs take effect

Article content HALIFAX — Canadians say they are ready to use their wallets to fight the trade war with the United States, which began today as President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. Article content Haligonians interviewed today said they are focused on buying Canadian whenever possible, and many said they […]