Trump Pulls Back Plans to Double Canadian Metal Tariffs After Ontario Relents

US inflation fell to 2.8% in February, below expectations, prompting speculation of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts amid slowing economic growth. President Trump's tariffs have caused uncertainty and market volatility, with concerns over potential inflationary impacts. The Bank of Canada also cut rates due to trade tensions, while sectors like medical care and used cars saw price increases in February. Full Article

Amy Zalneraitis unexpectedly entered the pet food industry after her sister's passing, taking over her thriving raw dog food business, We Feed Raw. She emphasizes the importance of feeding dogs a raw diet to combat health issues caused by processed food, offering support to customers transitioning. Amy's focus on brand identity and resilience has helped the company stand out and succeed, despite early struggles and challenges in disrupting the pet food industry. Full Article

President Trump's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports may increase production costs for U.S. automakers, already facing potential price hikes due to other policies. Auto executives had hoped for Trump's approval of Japanese steel maker Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel, believing it would boost competition and lower prices, but the president rejected the deal, citing concerns over monopolistic practices. As U.S. Steel faces financial troubles and Cleveland-Cliffs eyes a bid, the...

President Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum have gone into effect, impacting imports from all countries with a 25 percent levy. The move, supported by domestic steel and aluminum makers, is expected to raise costs for American manufacturers, potentially slowing the U.S. economy. The tariffs have escalated trade disputes with allies and led to threats of retaliation, creating uncertainty in global trade relations. Full Article

Oracle Corp. presented a positive outlook on future growth and highlighted significant cloud-services contracts to Wall Street on Monday. Despite this, the company's stock continued to decline due to concerns about rising costs related to expanding data centers. Investors remain wary of Oracle's profitability amid the increasing expenses associated with infrastructure development. Full Article

In a joint statement, Ukraine has agreed to a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with Russia, leading to Washington's resumption of military assistance to Kyiv. The ceasefire, which could be extended with mutual agreement, aims to halt all military activities along the front line, including air and maritime operations. Talks also included discussions on a joint minerals extraction deal postponed after a recent diplomatic clash between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US...