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Posted June 20, 2019
Under Economic Issues, Events, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at the Canadian Embassy in Washington following meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. congressional leadership. Continue Reading
Posted May 17, 2019
Under Canadian Customs Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Canada, the United States, and Mexico have reportedly reached an agreement to lift steel and aluminum tariffs, according to news reports, with President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau expected to jointly announce the deal this afternoon in separate public addresses. Continue Reading
Posted May 02, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Following the latest round of “productive” negotiations in Beijing, the two sides are reportedly nearing a trade deal that would roll back a portion of the $250 billion in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Continue Reading
Posted April 29, 2019
While Trudeau touted how great the revamped TPP has been for Canadian farmers, the advantage could be short-lived if Japan strikes a new deal with Washington to avoid Trump’s threatened auto tariffs. Continue Reading
Posted April 23, 2019
A coalition of U.S. business groups called on the Trump administration this week to scrap its plans to retain tariffs on Chinese goods, claiming that not doing so would be “a loss for the American people.” Continue Reading
Posted April 23, 2019
Under International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Stephen Vaughn, the USTR general counsel and Robert Lighthizer’s right-hand man will be departing in the coming weeks and be replaced by a lawyer that appears not have any trade experience. Continue Reading
