Canadian tariffs could hike electricity costs in Mass., Healey says

Canadian tariffs could hike electricity costs in Mass., Healey says

President Donald Trump’s pledge to place 25% tariffs on products from Canada could lead to an estimated $200 million annual increase in the total cost of electricity in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey told the business community Thursday morning. During his first day in office this week, Trump said he was “thinking” about placing 25% tariffs … Read more

Healey targets life sciences, climate tech, AI in eco dev bill

Healey targets life sciences, climate tech, AI in eco dev bill

A wide-ranging economic development bill Gov. Maura Healey plans to file this week will reauthorize a life sciences investment initiative, fund a similar program for the climate tech sector, and create a new “Applied AI Hub,” the first-term Democrat said Tuesday. Speaking at a forum hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Healey pitched … Read more