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Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

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Global Winnipeg: Which Manitoba sector will tariffs hit the hardest?

February 20, 2025 — 
Which Manitoba sector will tariffs hit the hardest?

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Grain truck loads a bin

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CBC Manitoba: Anxious Canadian farmers brace for U.S. tariffs

January 29, 2025 — 
Anxious Canadian farmers brace for U.S. tariffs

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Canadian money. // Photo: KMR Photography/flickr

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Winnipeg Free Press: Sagging revenue, soaring spending contribute to Manitoba’s $2-B deficit

September 27, 2024 — 
Sagging revenue, soaring spending contribute to Manitoba’s $2-B deficit

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Unbranded canned food, bags of beans and pasta and bottle of cooking oil lay spread out on a wooden table

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The Brandon Sun: Economist shares mixed impact of lower Inflation

September 23, 2024 — 
Economist shares mixed impact of lower Inflation

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A shot of the Eiffel tower lit up at night with the olympic rings

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Global News: Massive events like Olympics ‘not worth it’ for host cities, Manitoba economics prof says

July 31, 2024 — 
Massive events like Olympics ‘not worth it’ for host cities, Manitoba economics prof says

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money in a jar marked "savings"

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CBC Manitoba: Manitobans worry about cost of living, crime and health-care waits, survey suggests

July 8, 2024 — 
Manitobans worry about cost of living, crime and health-care waits, survey suggests

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CBC Manitoba: Manitoba government intends to ask Ottawa to get rid of carbon tax in province

March 28, 2024 — 
CBC Manitoba: Manitoba government intends to ask Ottawa to get rid of carbon tax in province

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