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US-Canada trade war escalates following failed talks
27 clusters · 1365 sources · last updated
Latest: Donald Trump accuses Canada of imposing enormous tariffs on farmers
The trade dispute between the United States and Canada escalated significantly on August 21, 2026, as negotiations officially collapsed. Following the expiration of a three-day suspension, the United States implemented 5
New Zealand retail and services sector trends
3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: New Zealand retail sales volumes fall for first time since 2024
In early August 2026, New Zealand’s retail sector faced slowing wage growth. Data from Retail NZ indicated that the average retail wage rose to NZ$30.94 per hour, a 1% increase that marked a significant deceleration from
New Zealand tourism sector recovery
3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated
Latest: Australia and New Zealand tourism trends focus on immersive and luxury travel
New Zealand’s international tourism sector is showing a significant recovery, with visitor arrivals in June 2026 reaching 201,900. This figure represents 95 per cent of the levels recorded in June 2019 and marks an 8.1 p
New Zealand labour market strain
3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated
Latest: New Zealand faces 11-year high unemployment rate
Mid‑July 2026 reporting corrected a misread OECD chart, confirming that real wages have been roughly flat since the pandemic while a government briefing warned of a two‑decade decline in economic complexity and urged a s