Newfound focus on bilateral trade may reshape global practices
BoC can't lower rates too much without risking adding fuel to the inflation fire, governor says
Trump has threatened blanket 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, with the exception of 10% tariffs on energy
Provinces may have to step up, with Parliament prorogued: Desjardins
Sales were down 3.3% from December
Trudeau, in opening remarks at the event, reiterated the need for a 'Team Canada' approach
The BoC governor says central banks can't address weaker output and higher inflation at the same time
However, the firm says it's hard to put the sales into context amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs
'China is trying to increase its bargaining chips,' senior economist in Hong Kong
With Trump, 'there's always this sword hanging over our heads': Legault