Leadership

China consumer spending falls as pressure on economy builds

[ad_1] Chinese leaders are struggling to kickstart consumer activity in the world’s number two economy. Photo: – / AFPSource: AFP China’s consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world’s number two economy while fighting …

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Trump tariffs on timber, furniture take effect

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s latest action brings duties on Canadian lumber to 45 percent. Photo: SAUL LOEB / AFPSource: AFP US President Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on imported wood, furniture and kitchen cabinets took effect Tuesday, a development likely to fuel building costs and pile pressure on homebuyers in …

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