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OTTAWA—Prime Minister Mark Carney’s surprise trade pact with Beijing, sealed during his January 16, 2026, meeting with President Xi Jinping, has slashed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 100% to 6.1% for an initial quota of 49,000 units annually, igniting fury in Canada’s auto sector. The deal, part of a broader “strategic partnership,” exchanges this […]

Mercedes-Benz is reviving a mechanical staple—screws—to tackle a persistent flaw in contemporary vehicle design: irreparable headlights. Under its Tomorrow XX initiative, the German automaker plans to assemble future headlight units with fasteners instead of adhesives, enabling mechanics to replace damaged lenses or frames without discarding entire assemblies. This shift promises to curb waste, lower repair

OTTAWA—U.S. automakers’ global retreats have reached a North American flashpoint, as President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian car imports have ravaged factories from Ontario to Windsor, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to slash duties on Chinese electric vehicles and ignite fears of a supply-chain rupture. GM ended production of its electric BrightDrop van at

Customer service departments, long plagued by long wait times and frustrated callers, are entering a new era where artificial intelligence doesn’t just respond but acts independently. Agentic AI systems, equipped with memory, reasoning, and the ability to execute tasks across multiple platforms, promise to handle complex interactions from detection to resolution without human intervention. A

Chief experience officers are evolving into architects of intelligent systems, harnessing artificial intelligence to deliver real-time, predictive customer interactions that outpace traditional satisfaction metrics. As AI integrates vast data streams—from social media chatter to in-app behaviors—CXOs shift from reactive oversight to proactive orchestration, embedding customer insights across operations. Michael R. Wade, professor of strategy and

Airlines scrapped more than 13,000 flights over the weekend as Winter Storm Fern barreled across the U.S., delivering a brutal mix of heavy snow, freezing rain, sleet and high winds from New Mexico to New England. The storm, which the Weather Channel named Fern, disrupted operations at major hubs and stranded hundreds of thousands of

OpenAI’s Enterprise Pivot: Codex Surge Powers $1B API Boom Amid Anthropic Rivalry OpenAI is ramping up its push into corporate accounts with new tools to quantify AI’s return on investment and a revamped sales approach, as it seeks to claw back ground from rival Anthropic in the battle for business dollars. CEO Sam Altman revealed

Israel’s startup sector is famous for its technical innovation, but even the best ideas need the right pathway to customers. Many Israeli founders focus largely on product development, often overlooking the power of tailored marketing. However, as competition intensifies across global markets, effective marketing can be the difference between rapid scale and losing traction. The

Traveling often brings excitement, discovery, and a fair amount of logistics. One challenge many travelers face is figuring out what to do with their luggage before check-in, after checkout, or during long layovers and day trips. Dragging suitcases through cobblestone streets, museums, or crowded cafés can quickly turn an enjoyable experience into a stressful one.

Owning a rental property can be a great way to generate a steady income, build long-term wealth, and achieve financial security.  Like any business, however, real estate investing presents a particular set of challenges — especially for those who haven’t yet experienced the highs and lows of being a landlord. Finding the right tenants, collecting