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The Tariff Is Becoming a Credit Event
The Tariff Is Becoming a Credit Event Abstract: Most Canadians do not experience the price of a vehicle as a cash purchase. They experience it as a monthly payment. As the latest breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations puts automotive tariffs back at the centre of the economic debate, most attention is focused on manufacturing, supply […]
The Moment of Intent Is Up for Grabs
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