Posted June 20, 2019
Under Economic Issues, Events, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at the Canadian Embassy in Washington following meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. congressional leadership. Continue Reading
Posted June 19, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, U.S. Customs Issues
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer appearing before the House Ways and Means Committee today for a second round of lawmaker questions on the administration’s tariff strategy with China, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and other hot trade topics. Continue Reading
Posted May 02, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The Trudeau government has announced that it’s more than doubling funds available under a federal loan program, but many canola farmers say they need a long-term solution not just a band-aid. Continue Reading
Posted May 02, 2019
Finance Committee chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley said this week that he won’t move forward with USMCA ratification unless Trump drops his tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico. Continue Reading
Posted May 02, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
In a possible escalation of its lopsided feud with Ottawa over the extradition of an Huawei executive, Beijing has suspended the export permits of two Canadian pork producers for unspecified reasons. Continue Reading
Posted May 02, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Following the latest round of “productive” negotiations in Beijing, the two sides are reportedly nearing a trade deal that would roll back a portion of the $250 billion in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Continue Reading
