In response to U.S. tariffs and President Trump’s policies, 71% of Canadian consumers say they intend to buy fewer American products this year, according to retail data consulting firm Dunnhumby. That’s having an impact. The US economy could lose up to 0.3% of its GDP or about $90 billion in revenue in 2025 due to the international goods boycott and the decline in foreign tourism according to Goldman Sachs.
Singapore has the world’s strongest passport — again, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking, released Tuesday, shows the small nation-state retaining the top spot in the index, after it broke a six-way tie for the accolade earlier this year. In 2024, Singapore shared the top ranking with Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain and […]
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istocksdaily | iStock | Getty Images Corporations are continuing to spend on business travel, but are being strategic about how they allocate those dollars amid ongoing trade uncertainties, according to new reports from the Global Business Travel Association and travel and expense platform Navan. Corporate travel spending activity increased 15% year over year in the […]
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Amid rising trade and political tensions, Canadian consumers are increasingly turning their backs on American products. Giancarlo Trimarchi, owner of Vince’s Market, a Canadian grocery chain, has seen the backlash firsthand. “Customers are demanding as much Canadian product as possible and get upset when they see U.S. goods,” he said. In a move that could […]
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