International Trade

• Panama Canal drought adds further strain on global trade amid Red Sea crisis

  Severe drought conditions have reduced water levels in the Panama Canal, forcing authorities to reduce ship crossings. The crisis in the Red Sea has compounded impacts on trade.

  World

  Jan 25
  
• Canadian meat industry urges MPs to reject U.K. membership in trade deal

  One major sticking point is that the U.K. refuses to accept beef treated with growth hormones, a common agricultural practice in Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2023
  
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• U.S. trade concerns send trade minister back to Washington as MPs debate solutions

  Mary Ng met virtually Tuesday with her U.S. counterpart to discuss several trade disputes, including Canada's "significant concern" with a proposed electric vehicle tax credit.

  Economy

  Dec 1, 2021
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• Freeland says Canada may retaliate against U.S. softwood lumber duty rate

  The U.S. Department of Commerce said Wednesday that its final combined anti-dumping and countervailing duty rate for most Canadian producers will be 17.9 per cent.

  Economy

  Nov 25, 2021
• International export offices worth the investment, according to Saskatchewan government

  The Saskatchewan government is moving full steam ahead on its plan to open four new international export offices overseas.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2021
• Sofas, recliners from Vietnam, China under tariffs up to 300% by CBSA

  The duties against Chinese manufacturers range between 20 to 295 per cent while the ones against Vietnamese manufacturers are from 17 to 101 per cent.

  Economy

  May 17, 2021
• Southern Alberta canola farmers reap benefits of indirect trade deals

  “It's a relief to see as much canola disappearing from Canada as has been, and that is kind of driving a price rally at this time."

  Economy

  Aug 11, 2020
• Nova Scotia price markup for local wines to be phased out over 4 years

  The decision comes after an agreement between the governments of Canada and Australia.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2020
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• Canada’s GDP up just 0.1% in January, before coronavirus hit

  Canada's economy was already slowing down before the virus outbreak hit home.

  Money

  Mar 31, 2020
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• Trump signs 1st phase of China trade deal aimed at easing tensions

  Trump said during a White House ceremony that the deal is "righting the wrongs of the past.''

  World

  Jan 15, 2020