Lockout on BC Waterfront Lifted
Posted May 31, 2019
Effective immediately, the lockout across the BC waterfront has been lifted and operations have resumed. Continue Reading
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USA hits Mexico with Tariffs on all Imports
Posted May 31, 2019
Under U.S. Customs Issues
U.S. will imposed a 5% tariff on all goods from Mexico effective June 10. Continue Reading
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Breaking News: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Be Lifted as USMCA Partners Reach Deal
Posted May 17, 2019
Under Canadian Customs Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Canada, the United States, and Mexico have reportedly reached an agreement to lift steel and aluminum tariffs, according to news reports, with President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau expected to jointly announce the deal this afternoon in separate public addresses. Continue Reading
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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
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Top GOP Senator Warns USMCA Is ‘Dead’ Unless Trump Reverses His Tariffs
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
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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
