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Posted October 05, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
While Ottawa may have ensured that supply management continues to exist under the USMCA, many agricultural economists disagree with Trudeau’s recent assertion that it actually strengthens the system. Continue Reading
Posted October 02, 2018
The Trudeau government is expected to pay dairy farmers billions in compensation, but free market advocates argue that doing so will only further hinder the industry’s ability to compete globally. Continue Reading
Posted October 01, 2018
While the revamped NAFTA gives U.S. farmers greater access to the Canadian dairy market, Ottawa managed to avoid most of Trump’s “poison pills” and secured an exemption from future auto tariffs. Continue Reading
Posted September 27, 2018
Speaking before the UN Security Council, Trump accused China of seeking to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections, claiming Beijing doesn’t want him to win because of his tough stance on trade. Continue Reading
Posted September 24, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The U.S. government has started doling out the first payments of a promised $12 billion in economic relief to bolster farmers experiencing financial hardship resulting from Trump’s trade disputes. Continue Reading
Posted September 11, 2018
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
U.S. and EU trade officials failed to reach a breakthrough yesterday in Brussels on hammering out a new pact that would deliver on earlier commitments to avert an economic fight by cutting tariffs. Continue Reading
