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Posted March 19, 2019
Rules imposed by China last year banning or seriously restricting foreign waste have Canadian municipalities and cities across the U.S. struggling to find places to ship their unwanted recyclables. Continue Reading
Posted March 14, 2019
Stock futures dropped on news that despite claims of progress in talks by both sides, a hoped-for summit at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort will now take place at the end of next month, if it happens at all. Continue Reading
Posted March 14, 2019
In a new radio interview, the former White House economic advisor charges that Commerce Secy. Wilbur Ross and NTC director Peter Navarro used dirty tactics to start a badly misdirected trade war with China. Continue Reading
Posted March 13, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau told business leaders in Calgary that rigorous scientific analysis does not support claims by Chinese officials regarding the safety of Canadian canola exports. Continue Reading
Posted March 13, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Solar installations were down 2% last year amid tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, but are poised to come roaring back thanks to the plummeting cost of equipment, says an industry report. 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
