Ce n’est pas de la fermeté commerciale, c’est une taxe de 27,6 milliards $ pour les consommateurs canadiens
Les droits de douane de représailles feraient payer les consommateurs : Carney doit s’expliquer Montréal (Québec) — Le premier ministre Mark Carney a dévoilé son plan visant à imposer des droits de douane de représailles, dollar pour dollar, sur 27,6 milliards de dollars de produits américains entrant au Canada, à la suite de l’échec des […]
Retaliatory tariffs the wrong approach and Carney owes Canadians some answers: Consumers
Toronto, ON – Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to impose dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods entering the Canadian market in light of the collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States and President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada. Jay Goldberg, the […]
The USMCA to face review on July 1st. Will America continue its strongest trade relationship?
Renew the USMCA, Drop Tariffs, and Bring Down Consumer Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the U.S., Mexico, and Canada prepare for a mandatory review of the USMCA trade agreement on July 1 (tomorrow), the Consumer Choice Center (CCC) urges the Trump administration to pursue renewal—rather than termination or further tariff escalation. Both paths are economically destructive, particularly for states that […]
Ursula von der Leyen pledges heatwave action, but consumers demand short-term relief
At her State of the Union address today, the President of the European Commission was right to note that this summer was the hottest, but “probably the coolest of the years to come”. The issues related to extreme weather and heatwaves across the EU are vast – from major issues such as fires, floods, storms, leaving […]
Houston should reject Opposition Liberal push to ban energy drinks for youth
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Iain Rankin has introduced a bill to ban energy drinks for youth under the age of 16, mirroring recent legislation passed in Quebec An energy drink ban won’t solve the issue of youth accessing high levels of caffeine and could lead to energy drink bans or limits for consumers of all […]
Carney right to extend fuel tax relief, wrong on length of relief: Consumers
Toronto, Canada — Sept. 2 — This afternoon, the Carney government is set to announce plans to extend its gas tax suspension until Jan. 31, 2027. The Liberal government’s gas tax cut had previously been scheduled to expire next week. The Consumer Choice Center supports the Carney government’s move, as lower fuel costs means lower […]
The Senate fails consumers on sane cryptocurrency rules
The Senate fails consumers on CLARITY Act WASHINGTON, DC — SEPT 17, 2026— Yesterday, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act through cloture, falling 11 votes short at 49-50. This is a direct failure of Congress to protect the 50 million Americans who hold digital assets and deserve legal certainty on a growing […]
Mehr Rechenzentren und mehr Energie
Consumer Choice Center warnt vor wachsendem Widerstand gegen Rechenzentren und pauschaler Ablehnung digitaler InfrastrukturSchweiz. Beringen im Kanton Schaffhausen ist zum Symbol für den wachsenden Widerstand gegen Rechenzentren in der Schweiz geworden. Zwei große Anlagen stehen im Zentrum der Debatte über Strom, Wasser und Flächenverbrauch. Doch wer Rechenzentren pauschal ablehnt, riskiert am Ende vor allem weniger […]
EU Promises Heatwave Action. Consumers Need Relief Now
BRUSSELS, September 17, 2026 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used yesterday’s State of the Union address to announce new measures aimed at preparing Europe for increasingly severe heatwaves and extreme weather, including a European Heatwave Plan, stronger early-warning and preparedness systems, and a Climate Insurance Alliance. The Consumer Choice Center welcomes the […]
NVIDIA + Hugging Face Is A Great Sign for AI Development and US Leadership
For inquiries, email stephen@consumerchoicecenter.org NVIDIA + HuggingFace Is A Great Sign For Consumers of AI Products NVIDIA’s acquisition of Hugging Face is a huge show of confidence by America’s AI leaders in the promise of open-source. An AI ecosystem with more open-source options that helps startups and smaller companies compete, lowering costs for users. […]
Consumer Group Says That NY Gets Excise Taxes On Nicotine All Wrong
NY’s 75% tax ignores relative risk by making FDA-authorized, smoke-free nicotine pouches less affordable, weakening smokers’ financial incentive to switch away from cigarettes. Similar taxes in nearby states led to purchases surging across state lines, with no measurable improvement in public health. ALBANY, NEW YORK — SEPT 2, 2026 — Yesterday, New York’s 75 […]
ZURICH IS THE NUMBER ONE RAILWAY STATION IN LATEST EUROPEAN RANKINGS
The Consumer Choice Center has released its highly anticipated seventh annual European Railway Station Index. The latest edition highlights the many challenges railway stations faced this year, from power cuts and derailed trains in the UK to Germany’s struggles with significant delays (just 60% of the country’s long-distance ICE trains arrived on time), delayed modernization, […]