Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in early trading while U.S. markets pushed higher even after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that U.S. tariff exemptions on electronics like smartphones and laptops would be only a temporary reprieve. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Monday, April 14, 2025.
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