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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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EU and US Trade Relations: A Temporary Pause Amid Tariff Tensions

The European Union has announced a 90-day suspension of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, aligning with President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily halt new tariffs on global trading partners. This move aims to foster negotiations and stabilize the strained trade relationship between the two economic powerhouses.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of clear and predictable trade conditions, stating that the EU remains committed to constructive dialogue. However, she warned that if negotiations fail to yield satisfactory results, the EU's countermeasures will be implemented.

The EU's decision comes after member states approved tariffs on $23 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to Trump's earlier steel and aluminum tariffs. While the pause offers a window for diplomacy, the underlying tensions highlight the complexities of global trade dynamics and the need for sustainable solutions.

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