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Port Saint John’s 7M west side modernization project complete

Port Saint John’s $247M west side modernization project complete

SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The ribbon has been cut, officially marking completion of the $247 million west side modernization project at Port Saint John. The…

adminJanuary 16, 2026

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President Trump defends tariffs as high court ruling nears

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his defense of sweeping import tariffs, asserting that they have generated hundreds of billions of dollars for…

adminJanuary 7, 2026

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President Trump delays higher furniture tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying higher tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for one year as…

adminJanuary 2, 2026

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Spot rates inch higher heading into new year

LONDON — Global container spot rates ticked up slightly this week, extending a multiweek upward trend, while pricing on major trans-Pacific routes held steady, according…

adminDecember 26, 2025

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Spot rates rise sharply as carriers limit capacity

Blank sailings and seasonal demand contributed to the third straight weekly increase in spot rates. LONDON — Global container spot rates rose sharply again last…

adminDecember 22, 2025

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President Trump touts tariffs as admin moves to lock in revenues

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pushed his case earlier this week for continued tariffs on imported goods, citing figures showing a sharp reduction in the…

adminDecember 19, 2025

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Where do things stand on tariffs as 2025 draws to a close?

WASHINGTON — A ruling from the Supreme Court on whether President Donald Trump had the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers…

adminDecember 16, 2025

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U.S. Treasury Secretary throws cold water on tariff refunds

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday downplayed the likelihood of widespread tariff refunds and said the administration is prepared to maintain its trade…

adminDecember 5, 2025

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Presidents Trump, Xi’s call signals possible thaw in tariff tensions

President Trump calls exchange productive, but uncertainty remains as SCOTUS yet to rule on executive powers used to issue levies. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump…

adminNovember 25, 2025

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Supreme Court skepticism opens door to tariff refunds

At a Glance: Justices from both ideological wings expressed concern that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping import taxes without Congress. The court’s…

adminNovember 5, 2025