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US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production

US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production

The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking U.S.
Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is firing back at one of its biggest lenders.
Work-from-home starting to look more remote as companies get stricter on office time

Work-from-home starting to look more remote as companies get stricter on office time

TORONTO — It’s not just students who will be commuting more this September. After years of experimentation with hybrid work, an increasing number of companies are whittling down days at home to one, or none at all.
Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Sportsnet failed to clearly communicate with fans ahead of a significant price hike to its premium streaming service, a professor says. The broadcaster, owned by Rogers, is raising the price of its Sportsnet+ Premium streaming service starting Sept.
S&P/TSX composite finishes higher, U.S. markets also gain

S&P/TSX composite finishes higher, U.S. markets also gain

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed at a record high on Monday on strength in industrials and technology, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 175.60 points at 27,198.85.
Poilievre wants Carney to cash out blind trust, says ethics screens insufficient

Poilievre wants Carney to cash out blind trust, says ethics screens insufficient

OTTAWA — The Conservatives want Prime Minister Mark Carney to sell all the assets in his blind trust to avoid any possible conflicts of interest.
Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes held near their records following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues that he may ultimately back down on them. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.1% Monday.
Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the letters he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders about new tariff rates are "the deals", as Carney prepares to meet with his cabinet on tariffs and the trade negotiations.
NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won't be charged after his business partner Jeffrey Sperbeck was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart at a Southern California golf resort community last April, authorities said.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding

More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — More than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump's administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs. Aiden Cazares is one of 1.
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