Posthaste: The Bank of Canada’s neutral rate might be too high, says this economist

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Even though Canadian exports, with the exception of lumber, autos, aluminum and steel, are subject to the lowest tariff rates compared with other countries trading with the U.S., Watt said businesses should “be prepared for further attempts to erode those protections, given that the U.S. administration has demonstrated more activism on trade and tariff issues.”