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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 …