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US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production

US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production

The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking U.S.
Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is firing back at one of its biggest lenders.
Work-from-home starting to look more remote as companies get stricter on office time

Work-from-home starting to look more remote as companies get stricter on office time

TORONTO — It’s not just students who will be commuting more this September. After years of experimentation with hybrid work, an increasing number of companies are whittling down days at home to one, or none at all.
Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Sportsnet failed to clearly communicate with fans ahead of a significant price hike to its premium streaming service, a professor says. The broadcaster, owned by Rogers, is raising the price of its Sportsnet+ Premium streaming service starting Sept.
Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes held near their records following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues that he may ultimately back down on them. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.1% Monday.
NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won't be charged after his business partner Jeffrey Sperbeck was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart at a Southern California golf resort community last April, authorities said.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding

More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — More than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump's administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs. Aiden Cazares is one of 1.
Porter Airlines cabin crew files application to certify union: CUPE

Porter Airlines cabin crew files application to certify union: CUPE

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Public Employees says cabin crew at Porter Airlines have filed a union certification application with the Canada Industrial Relations Board. The union would represent about 1,200 cabin crew at the airline.
Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
Air Canada and ITA Airways sign codeshare deal increasing options for travel to Italy

Air Canada and ITA Airways sign codeshare deal increasing options for travel to Italy

MONTREAL — Air Canada and Italian airline ITA Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement, increasing travel options between Canada and Italy.