Trump's tariffs last year represented the largest U.S. tax increase as a percent of GDP since 1993, while the current average effective tariff rate of 10% is the highest since 1946.
Policy uncertainty fueled by U.S. "Liberation Day" tariffs weakened retail momentum through Q2 and Q3, before conditions leveled out as tariffs eased late in the year.
In 2026, buyers of insurance won’t necessarily be looking for the cheapest premium, as they exhibit less tolerance for surprise coverage gaps or exclusions.
The proposed new tariff system is part of a batch of reforms Carney announced on February 5 to try to bolster an automotive sector that's been pressured by U.S. tariffs.
The combined cost of the five most popular Valentine's Day gifts has risen from $512 in 2016 to $744 in 2026, including a 236% increase in the average cost of a box of chocolates.