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Your daily horoscope: May 9, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A change of direction is a must this year as you have reached the end of your current journey and need a new challenge. Make a break with the past and make it one that cannot be reversed. Move forward fast and don’t look back. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Someone you meet on your travels will catch your eye and maybe your heart as well. If it’s true that opposites attract you could find yourself getting close to someone whose charms are very different to your own – and remarkably the relationship will work. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Someone you think of as a friend will say something today that annoys you intensely. It may be the case though that they can see things that you cannot, so be open to what they tell you. They could be doing you a very big favor. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you listen too much to other people’s advice today you could end up facing in several directions at once and ultimately getting nowhere. Pay attention to what friends a...

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Canada’s Counter-Tariff Play: Targeting American Consumer Essentials

In response to U.S. tariffs, the Canadian government has unveiled a counter-tariff strategy aimed squarely at a broad spectrum of American consumer goods. The measures, set to take effect in two phases beginning Tuesday, target products that are both highly popular in the United States and strategically chosen to minimize the domestic impact in Canada.

Among the first wave of goods to be hit are items from the food and beverage category. American beer, wine, and bourbon are on the list, as are fruits and fruit juices—including specialty items such as orange juice from key U.S. producing states. In addition to these, Canada’s counter-tariffs extend to everyday consumer staples like clothing and footwear, along with accessories and undergarments. Household items are also in the crosshairs; retailers should expect tariffs on appliances, furniture, and a range of home wares.

Other categories include automotive parts and motorcycles, reflecting a broader approach that touches on recreational goods and transport components. Even products such as tobacco, lumber, and paper are being targeted, underlining the comprehensive nature of the retaliatory measures. According to senior government officials, the selected items are expected to hit key sectors of the American economy, serving as a clear signal that the counter-tariff strategy is designed not only to retaliate but also to press for a resolution of the ongoing trade dispute citeturn0search6; citeturn0search1.

This move marks another chapter in the evolving trade tensions between Canada and the United States. While the full list of targeted products will expand in the coming weeks, these early steps highlight Canada’s intention to use its tariff tools strategically—aiming to affect sectors where American consumers are likely to feel the pinch while ensuring that Canadian industries, with available domestic alternatives, remain largely insulated.

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