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Posted March 14, 2019
EU lawmakers failed to pass a resolution supporting the launch of trade negotiations with the U.S. on removing tariffs for industrial goods, increasing the odds of tensions with Washington escalating. Continue Reading
Posted March 13, 2019
Exploiting the advantage presented by Beijing’s 25% retaliatory tariff on imported U.S. soybeans, Canadian farmers quadrupled their soy exports to China this January from the same time last year. Continue Reading
Posted March 08, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
China’s decision to block shipments of canola seeds from Canada due to spurious concerns over a pest infestation has farm groups worried about the long-term economic impact if the dispute continues. Continue Reading
Posted March 08, 2019
Hurting from the effects of countermeasures to Trump’s trade actions, scores of U.S. farm and business groups are now pressing for the administration to lift its contentious metals tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Continue Reading
Posted March 08, 2019
Under Canadian Customs Issues, Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
With African swine fever spreading through pig herds in various parts of the world, federal authorities in both Canada and the U.S. are implementing new measures to prevent a damaging outbreak here. Continue Reading
Posted March 05, 2019
Beijing has reportedly cancelled Winnipeg-based agribusiness Richardson International’s registration to export canola to China amid an increasingly rancorous dispute over trade and telcoms technology. Continue Reading
