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Trump asked China to help win 2020 U.S. election, offered ‘favours to dictators’: BoltonThe accusations are part of a book that the U.S. government on Tuesday sued to block Bolton from publishing, arguing it contained classified information and would compromise national security.CanadaJun 17, 2020
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U.S.-China trade deal still on despite adviser’s remarks it was over, Trump saysPeter Navarro, director of trade and manufacturing policy at the White House, initially told Fox News "it's over,'' when asked a question that was focused on the China trade dealEconomyJun 22, 2020
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Aluminum tariffs example of ‘U.S.-first’ policies ahead of election, expert saysTrump announced in Ohio on Thursday he intends to reimpose 10 per cent tariffs on aluminum imported from Canada.CanadaAug 7, 2020
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U.S. to reimpose tariff on some Canadian aluminum products, Trump saysThe U.S. president made the announcement as he touted his administration "Buy American" policies at a Whirlpool Corp. manufacturing plant in Ohio.CanadaAug 6, 2020
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Coronavirus: Trump asks medical supply firm 3M to stop selling N95 respirators to CanadaTrump invoked the Defence Production Act in an effort to speed up the distribution of desperately needed hospital masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.CanadaApr 3, 2020
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Canada, U.S., Mexico sign amended CUSMA trade pactThe new North American Free Trade Agreement is inching closer to coming into effect.CanadaDec 10, 2019
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Evraz workers feel sense of job security with end of U.S. tariffsThe head of Regina's chapter of the USW said he and his fellow Evraz employees feel a sense of job security with the end of the American steel tariffs.PoliticsMay 17, 2019
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‘Law of the jungle’: World Trade Organization appeals court shut down by U.S.Trump and his top trade negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, are especially vociferous critics of the WTO. They argue that the trade organization constrains America's ability to counter unfair trading practices by China and other countries.EconomyDec 10, 2019
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Tentative CUSMA deal reached by White House, House Democrats: sourceDetails for the tentative CUSMA deal still need to be finalized.EconomyDec 9, 2019
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Here’s what Donald Trump could want from Canada on NAFTAWondering what the Americans might want from Canada in a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement? Here are some hints.CanadaFeb 3, 2017
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The West Block Transcript: Season 6, Episode 33THE WEST BLOCK Episode 33, Season 6 Sunday, April 23, 2017 Host: Vassy Kapelos Guest Interviews: Matt DeCourcey, Charles Kupchan, Bob Fife Location: Ottawa On this Sunday, President Trump blasts Canada for taking advantage of American workers and farmers under the North American Free Trade Agreement. As the rhetoric on both sides of the border...Apr 23, 2017
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Mexico economy minister says Trump could announce NAFTA renegotiation plans next weekThis move would produce talks about renegotiating NAFTA by late August.EconomyMay 16, 2017
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Trump administration initiates NAFTA renegotiation processThe clock was set ticking this morning in a letter from U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer.CanadaMay 18, 2017
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COMMENTARY: Let’s not kid ourselves, Trump’s NAFTA bluster mattersThat's bad news for Canada for many reasons, and it could have a dramatic consequence to the auto sector in this area.Aug 24, 2017
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Reality check: No, the U.S. doesn’t have a $17B trade deficit with CanadaTrump's numbers differ from numbers provided by Statistics Canada, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative – both say the U.S. has a trade surplus with Canada.CanadaDec 5, 2017
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Stephen Harper says Liberals are ‘napping on NAFTA’ negotiationsStephen Harper has come out against his successor's handling of NAFTA negotiations with the United States.CanadaOct 27, 2017
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Canada launches complaint against U.S. over trade practicesCanada asked the World Trade Organization to examine the American use of punitive duties, alleging that they violate international law for five reasons.CanadaJan 10, 2018
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Canada will gain ‘respect’ for launching complaint over U.S. trade demands: ministerTaking a tough stand is an approach the Americans can appreciate, International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne argued Thursday.PoliticsJan 11, 2018
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If new NAFTA raised duty-free limit, would Canadians drive to border towns?This summer, Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. trade representative, made it clear that he wants Canada and Mexico to raise their de minimis thresholds.CanadaDec 23, 2017
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NAFTA talks: Unions pan U.S., Mexico response to Canadian labour standards proposalBoth unions said they consulted with American negotiators, whom they described as dismissive of the Canadian initiative at the bargaining table.CanadaSep 26, 2017