Amid Border Scandal, Acting CBP Chief Sanders Resigns; Morgan Set to be Agency’s New “Acting” Head

Posted June 25, 2019

Under Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues

The acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, John Sanders, has announced that he will be stepping down early next month, while reports are that President Trump is set to name Mark Morgan, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as his new border chief  Continue Reading

Federal Government Boosts Loans for Canola Farmers Amid China Tensions

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

China Suspends Pork Imports From Two Canadian Companies, Agriculture Minister Says

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

U.S., China Putting Finishing Touches on Trade Deal

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

Trump, Congressional Democrats Agree on $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package

Posted May 02, 2019

Under Economic Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies

Despite the unusual bipartisanship at this week’s White House meeting, congressional Democrats and Republicans have radically different views on how to pay for the massive investment being called for.  Continue Reading

First Canola, Now Peas and Soybeans — Canadian Crops Face More Headaches Getting Into China

Posted April 29, 2019

Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies

With canola shipments from Canada already blocked over alleged pests, Beijing is now stepping up pressure in the Hauwei row by extending its “baseless” complaint to a range of other commodities.  Continue Reading