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Posted October 12, 2018
Ottawa reportedly isn’t holding out much hope that the Trump administration will lift its steel and aluminum tariffs any time soon and is resisting Washington’s push to agree to strict quotas. Continue Reading
Posted October 09, 2018
Saying the world economy is “plateauing” the International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for the first time since 2016, citing escalating global trade tensions and stresses in emerging markets. Continue Reading
Posted October 05, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
While Ottawa may have ensured that supply management continues to exist under the USMCA, many agricultural economists disagree with Trudeau’s recent assertion that it actually strengthens the system. Continue Reading
Posted October 04, 2018
The Koch network of special interest lobbying groups is urging the Trump administration to lift the “national security” metals tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico in light of the new USMCA trade deal. Continue Reading
Posted October 01, 2018
The head of the International Monetary Fund has sounded the alarm over the global economy, warning of an economic slowdown triggered by rising trade protectionism and soaring levels of debt. Continue Reading
Posted September 28, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Despite collecting millions in trade compensation and petitioning for a 115% tariff on its Chinese competitors, the seller of iconic No. 2 yellow pencils may have made as few as 1,500 of them in the United States. Continue Reading
