Here’s how the average Canadian is navigating the U.S. tariff threat, along with other things consumers should know about how to spend their Canadian dollars.
While uncertainty looms over President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, many Canadians are already shifting their spending habits to make a point.
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For some, it means scrapping their annual trip to Florida and opting for Europe instead. Others are clearing out their brand name beauty products for locally made, Canadian small brands.
Still more are taking an extra minute or two to read the labels on the back of their favourite cereal to ensure their breakfast bowl is firmly a Canadian-made product.
Here’s everything you need to know about navigating the tariff threat and how to spend your Canadian dollars.
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