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Canada Tariffs Could Ripple Beyond Local Importers

Editor’s Note: This story expands on Biz New Orleans’ initial report with a closer look at how the new Canada tariffs could affect Greater...

Economy

Canada Tariffs Bring Risks for Local Businesses

NEW ORLEANS – New 50% U.S. tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods could carry implications for Louisiana businesses, raising costs for companies...

Retail

Walmart Q2 Earnings Reveal Consumer Divide

NEW ORLEANS - Walmart’s latest earnings report offered a fresh glimpse of a divide increasingly shaping the U.S. economy: consumer spending remains resilient overall,...

Economy

US Stocks Hang Near Record Heights

NEWYORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights on Monday, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nation’s biggest...

Maritime

Jones Act Extension Rekindles U.S. Maritime Debate

NEW ORLEANS – The Trump administration on Aug. 10 announced a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver that allows some foreign-flagged vessels to...

Banking

Credit Human Promotes ‘Providential Spending’

NEW ORLEANS – With inflation continuing to put pressure on budgets and South Louisiana residents contending with high insurance, home repair and hurricane preparedness...

Economy

Consumer Prices Rise 3.4% as Inflation Slows

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its July 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Aug. 12, showing that...

Manufacturing

New Solar Tariffs Could Boost Louisiana Manufacturing

NEW ORLEANS – New federal tariffs aimed at strengthening U.S. solar manufacturing could have significant implications for Louisiana, home to First Solar’s $1.1 billion...

Economy