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How Can Canada’s Retail Renaissance Survive the Onslaught of Trump’s Tariffs?

Faced with US tariffs and slowing luxury spend, Canadian retailers are seeking opportunities to connect with local shoppers through broader assortments and in-person experiences.

Holt Renfrew's Toronto flagship on Bloor Street. (doublespace photography)

Haley Crawford

17 March 2025

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Last week, former Governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada and newly-elected Liberal party leader Mark Carney became Canada’s new Prime Minister, after almost a decade with Justin Trudeau in the top job. With the Liberal party rising in the polls, Carney is expected to soon call a general election to seek his own mandate.

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Haley Crawford

Haley Crawford is Marketing Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers the marketing and public relations industries.

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