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
Looking to mitigate an economic slowdown in the eurozone, the ECB reversed course Thursday by leaving its key interest rate unchanged and unveiling a new stimulus program to help boost lending. 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 06, 2019
With the U.S. showing little appetite for escalating its trade war and pressure mounting from investors to reach a deal of some kind, some are concerned it will be a fairly weak bargain that China won’t abide by. Continue Reading
Posted March 06, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The U.S. trade deficit in goods hit a record-high $891 billion in 2018, defying Trump’s efforts to narrow the gap, as imports jumped 10% and many exports got hammered by retaliation against U.S. tariffs. 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
