Ottawa, March 18, 2025 (AFP) - Canada inflation jumps to 2.6 %, trade war clouds outlook

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2025-03-18

Canada's inflation shot up to 2.6 percent in February, a surprise jump that further clouds the economic outlook in a country facing an uncertain future with its key trading partner, the United States. Statistics Canada said price rises were "broad-based" but noted the expiration of a tax break midway through February was a key factor in driving price growth. The 2.6 percent year-on-year inflation surge follows a 1.9 percent figure in January. TD......

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