Category: Business

The first weeks of the Donald Trump’s administration have been marked by a flurry of announcements and U-turns on US trade policy. One of the first decrees centred on Trump’s favourite word: tariffs. He announced that US consumers and businesses would be taxed an extra 25% when they bought Canadian or Mexican products. (Canadian oil […]

As the trade war between China and the U.S. intensifies, China has initiated an antitrust investigation into Google, signaling further escalation of economic tensions. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) confirmed the probe, citing potential violations of China’s anti-monopoly laws, though details remain sparse. This investigation coincides with the implementation of new U.S. tariffs […]

At EFF, we’re big fans of the Creative Commons project, which makes copyright work in empowering ways for people who want to share their work widely. EFF uses Creative Commons licenses on nearly all of our public communications. To highlight the importance of open licensing as a tool for building a shared culture, we are […]

In a marked escalation of ongoing trade tensions, China has announced countermeasures in response to President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products, which are set to take effect this week. China plans to impose tariffs on key U.S. imports, including a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a 10% levy on crude […]

Visit a supermarket in 2025 and you’ll see that a tub of Lurpak butter can cost £5.70. It may strike you that this represents a staggering increase from £3.65 just three years ago, so instead of paying the premium, you reach for the supermarket’s own brand at £3.80. This kind of switch, multiplied across millions […]

In a bold move, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the cancellation of a CAD 100 million ($68.5 million) contract with SpaceX’s Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, in direct response to recent trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Ford also declared a ban on U.S.-based companies from securing provincial contracts, marking a clear stance […]

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LACSD) committed wholesale abuse of sensitive criminal justice databases in 2023, violating a specific rule against searching the data to run background checks for concealed carry firearm permits. The sheriff’s department’s 6,789 abuses made up a majority of the record 7,275 violations across California that were reported to the […]

The AI revolution is well under way and two companies – DeepSeek and Nvidia – stand out among those competing to lead it. Outside the financial world, the story might seem distant – but it really does have consequences for everyone. It comes down to why investors are paying so much attention to AI, and […]

The trade relationship between Canada and the United States is at a crossroads, with both nations engaged in a contentious tariff battle that could have severe implications for critical industries. In 2023, Canada was the U.S.’s largest supplier of vital minerals, providing $47 billion worth of uranium, aluminum, nickel, copper, and other key resources. This […]

Late last year, Bumble finally rolled out its updated privacy policy after a coalition of twelve digital rights, LGBTQ+, human rights, and gender justice civil society organizations launched a campaign demanding stronger data protections. Unfortunately, the company, like other dating apps, has not moved far enough, and continues to burden users with the responsibility of […]