Tump's tariffs: 5 points to keep in mind

31 January 2025 by CIO Office
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Update from our CIO Office 

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It appears that Donald Trump will go ahead with his most aggressive threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports as early as February 1. This backdrop raises many questions. Until things become clearer, let's highlight five key points for investors to keep in mind.

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