How tariffs on China could increase smartphone, tablet prices
China is a dominant production engine for tech gear — including for American companies like Apple that have their products assembled in the country — accounting for 78 per cent of U.S. smartphone imports in 2023, according to the Consumer Technology Association trade group. Technology analyst Carmi Levy outlines the expansive impact of U.S. tariffs on China in the tech world.
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- Global News
Ontario won't bring U.S. alcohol back to LCBO as Alberta, Saskatchewan relent
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Toronto Star
4 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause
REGINA - Saskatchewan's liquor board says it will start buying and distributing American booze to retailers, months after Premier Scott Moe announced it would stop doing so. Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming spokesman David Morris says the action will allow the agency to sell existing inventories of U.S.-produced products as well as purchase new stock.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause
REGINA – Saskatchewan's liquor board says it will start buying and distributing American booze to retailers, months after Premier Scott Moe announced it would stop doing so. Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming spokesman David Morris says the action will allow the agency to sell existing inventories of U.S.-produced products as well as purchase new stock. He says the decision is about allowing people to choose between buying American or locally made products. The move comes three months after Moe announced the province would stop doing so during Canada's tariff war with the U.S. Morris says Ottawa's 25 per cent tariff on U.S. alcohol remains in place and that the added cost is expected to be a 'significant factor.' Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The Alberta government last week confirmed it would start buying American alcohol again in a 'renewed commitment to open and fair trade' with the United States. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025.
