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Posted June 08, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Trade deficits in Canada and the United States fell more than expected in April as exports from both countries climbed to record levels amid robust global economic growth in the second quarter. Continue Reading
Posted May 30, 2018
Under Economic Issues
As expected by most analysts, the central bank kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at 1.25%, but suggested another boost could be coming when the bank next updates its economic outlook in July. Continue Reading
Posted May 03, 2018
Canada’s merchandise trade gap jumped more than expected to a record C$4.1 billion in March on a surge in imported autos and consumer goods, while exports posted a 3.7% gain to roughly $48 billion. Continue Reading
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
