When Newfoundland charged tariffs on Canadian goods, the cost of living was through the roof

When Newfoundland charged tariffs on Canadian goods, the cost of living was through the roof

The year was 1948, and Newfoundland was in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. Despite government price controls, the average expenses of a family living in St. John's had nearly doubled in just 10 years.Several factors, including the cost of shipping

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