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Holiday Hiring Fails to Ease Labor Market Strain

  As the holiday season approaches, retailers and logistics companies traditionally ramp up hiring to meet surging consumer demand. Yet this year, the influx of seasonal jobs offers only modest relief to a labor market still grappling with structural challenges. While temporary positions provide short-term opportunities, they do little to address persistent issues such as stagnant wages, worker shortages in critical industries, and the growing mismatch between available jobs and worker skills. Many seasonal roles are concentrated in retail and warehousing, sectors that often struggle to retain employees once the holiday rush subsides. Economists note that the reliance on short-term hiring underscores deeper vulnerabilities. The labor market continues to face pressure from automation, shifting consumer habits, and a cooling economy. For workers, seasonal jobs may provide a paycheck, but they rarely translate into long-term stability or career growth. In the end, the holiday hiri...
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Trump Eases Global Tariffs but Maintains Stance on Canada



In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump has partially reversed his aggressive tariff policies, pausing the highest levies on several nations for 90 days. However, Canada remains excluded from this reprieve. The baseline 10% tariff on imports to the U.S. persists, alongside specific duties on Canadian goods, including automobiles and energy products.

Trump's decision follows mounting pressure from over 75 countries seeking negotiations to mitigate the economic chaos caused by his "reciprocal" tariff regime. While some nations saw relief, Trump doubled down on tariffs for China, raising them to a staggering 125%.

Canada, meanwhile, has responded with retaliatory measures, including tariffs on U.S. vehicles and other goods. The ongoing trade tensions highlight the complexities of Trump's global trade strategy and its ripple effects on international markets.

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