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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
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
Posted May 02, 2019
Trump’s campaign team, rival Democratic candidates and progressive activists believe the former vice-president’s record of supporting free trade deals like NAFTA and TPP could be a major vulnerability. Continue Reading
