How to tariff-proof your finances

The expiry of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement and the collapse of bilateral talks for a new deal in late August are more than abstractions for people employed in trade-exposed industries. In sectors like auto manufacturing, but also in niches like flower growing and electronic components, it could result in layoffs or reduced hours. Even people working in industries subject to Canadian counter-tariffs, such as wine importing and retailing, could be adversely affected.This news comes at a