Fuel hasn’t been touched in the trade clash between the U.S. and Canada (yet). It’s probably because the countries have an interdependent energy relationship — American refineries rely on Canadian crude; 90% of Canadian crude exports go to the U.S. But as tensions escalate, we started to wonder: Is Canada looking for alternative buyers? Also in this episode: Imported Mexican cattle could temporarily ease beef prices, Walmart bucks inflation trend by announcing grocery price cuts, and suburbia embraces factory-built homes. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/newsletters">Subscribe</a> to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">marketplace.org</a> — and consider <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/make-a-smart-investment">making an investment</a> in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/24/the-canadaus-trade-fight-hasnt-touched-oil-yet" class="default">The U.S.-Canada trade fight has not touched oil ... yet</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/24/walmart-announces-price-cuts-while-grocery-costs-soar" class="default">While grocery costs rise, Walmart announces price cuts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/24/why-suburbs-are-embracing-manufactured-housing" class="default">Manufactured housing, coming to a suburb near you</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/24/will-importing-beef-help-bring-down-prices" class="default">Will importing beef help bring down prices?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/24/drought-management-and-behavioral-economics" class="default">The behavioral economics of drought management</a></li></ul>

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