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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
The USTR told lawmakers this week he’s still looking for a “sweet spot” when it comes to a practical solution Canada and Mexico will accept but that doesn’t compromise protections for U.S. producers. Continue Reading
Posted March 12, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
In the face of U.S. protectionism, the Trudeau government is investing $100 million to ensure the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized producers within the steel and aluminum supply chain. 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 February 27, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
The White House is reportedly eager to reach an agreement that would see its controversial metals tariffs lifted, but USTR Lighthizer says it also wants to maintain “integrity” of the current trade restrictions. Continue Reading
Posted November 07, 2018
While many Canadians may welcome the checks on Trump resulting from Democrats regaining control of the House, they shouldn’t expect that it will necessarily result in a lessening of trade protectionism. Continue Reading
