Business Brief: Putting in the foot work

News Snapshot:

Good morning. The downtown cores of major Canadian cities might feel more vibrant these days, but data show they are only just half as busy as they were before the pandemic. More on that plus, meet the “grandfluencers” and greedy investors. But first, today’s news: Up first In the news Trade: U.S. President Donald Trump announces 35-per-cent tariffs on all Canadian goods starting Aug. 1 Analysis: Trump’s message to trade partners? Trim ties with China Real estate: Residential real estate developers cut jobs as downturn deepens Management: Ex-MLSE chief executive Tim Leiweke pushes back on DOJ allegations he was involved...