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Posted February 26, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
In a joint statement, the two countries have vowed to finalize an agreement this year that would ease restrictions on Canada’s pulse exports, but no mention was made about India’s steep new tariffs. Continue Reading
Posted February 09, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
USTR Robert Lighthizer purports Canada has an $87 billion trade surplus with the U.S., a figure 7X higher than is actually the case because it includes goods that simply transit through the country. Continue Reading
Posted January 02, 2018
If Canada hopes to diversify its trade and develop new export markets, a group representing the agri-food sector argues that the government needs to hasten striking deals before other countries do. Continue Reading
Posted December 05, 2017
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Canada’s trade deficit shrank in October to $1.5 billion, a big drop from $3.4 billion the previous month, as exports in energy and other sectors bounced back from the doldrums to hit $44.5 billion. Continue Reading
Posted November 20, 2017
Despite the risk that forging stronger trade ties with China may upset the Trump administration, the Trudeau government believes gaining preferential access to growing Asian markets is worth it. Continue Reading
Posted November 09, 2017
In a move aiming to bolster internal prices and encourage domestic production next year, India’s government has announced a doubling of its import tariff on wheat to 20% and on dry pulses to 50%. Continue Reading
