New research from Savanta, which surveyed consumers between January 14-17, 2021, dove into how optimistic U.S. consumers are about, well, everything! Only 23% of consumers feel optimistic about the future of the country in 2021. Twenty percent of respondents are optimistic about their job security this year.

A landmark deal is at hand between Canada and the United States to form a trade and security perimeter around the continent with an eye to easing the flow of goods and people across the border, says the National Post.