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Rising crude prices are pushing fuel costs to levels not seen in years — with ripple effects across the Canadian economy. Replace with your featured image before publishing. From the pump to the grocery aisle, rising crude prices are reshaping household budgets across the country. Here's what's happening, why it matters, and how to protect your wallet. MoneySavings.ca Editorial · May 9, 2026 · 7 min read · 🇨🇦 Canadian Edition R E G U L A R $2.19 PER LITRE +50% 🍁 CANADIAN ENERGY PRICE IMPACT · MAY 2026 Rising crude prices are pushing fuel costs to levels not seen in years — with ripple effects across the Canadian economy. Replace with your featured image before publishing. +50% Oil Price Rise Since Conflict Began +35¢ Average Gas Price Jump Per Litre ~$500 Estimated Extra Annual Cost Per Household If you've pulled into a gas station lately and felt the urge to do a double-take at the price board, you're not alone. Oil prices have surged to their highest levels in fou...
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Trump Initiates Tariff Investigation on Lumber Imports, Targeting Canada

 

In a move that could reshape the lumber trade landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department to launch a new investigation into lumber imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This probe aims to assess whether imports, including those from Canada, pose a national security risk. The investigation could lead to additional tariffs on top of the existing 14.5% duties on Canadian softwood lumber.

The administration has also announced steps to boost domestic lumber production, including streamlining the permitting process for harvesting timber and salvaging fallen trees. White House officials argue that reliance on imported lumber undermines economic prosperity and national security, citing the U.S. military's significant use of lumber for construction.

This development adds another layer to the long-standing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada over softwood lumber, with potential economic implications for both nations.

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