Trump asked China to help win 2020 U.S. election, offered ‘favours to dictators’: Bolton
The 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.
Canada
Jun 17, 2020
U.S.-China trade deal still on despite adviser’s remarks it was over, Trump says
Peter 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 deal
Economy
Jun 22, 2020
Aluminum tariffs example of ‘U.S.-first’ policies ahead of election, expert says
Trump announced in Ohio on Thursday he intends to reimpose 10 per cent tariffs on aluminum imported from Canada.
Canada
Aug 7, 2020
U.S. to reimpose tariff on some Canadian aluminum products, Trump says
The U.S. president made the announcement as he touted his administration "Buy American" policies at a Whirlpool Corp. manufacturing plant in Ohio.
Canada
Aug 6, 2020
Coronavirus: Trump asks medical supply firm 3M to stop selling N95 respirators to Canada
Trump invoked the Defence Production Act in an effort to speed up the distribution of desperately needed hospital masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Canada
Apr 3, 2020
Canada, U.S., Mexico sign amended CUSMA trade pact
The new North American Free Trade Agreement is inching closer to coming into effect.
Canada
Dec 10, 2019
Evraz workers feel sense of job security with end of U.S. tariffs
The 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.
Politics
May 17, 2019
‘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.
Economy
Dec 10, 2019
Tentative CUSMA deal reached by White House, House Democrats: source
Details for the tentative CUSMA deal still need to be finalized.
Economy
Dec 9, 2019
Here’s what Donald Trump could want from Canada on NAFTA
Wondering what the Americans might want from Canada in a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement? Here are some hints.
Canada
Feb 3, 2017
The West Block Transcript: Season 6, Episode 33
THE 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
Mexico economy minister says Trump could announce NAFTA renegotiation plans next week
This move would produce talks about renegotiating NAFTA by late August.
Economy
May 16, 2017
Trump administration initiates NAFTA renegotiation process
The clock was set ticking this morning in a letter from U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer.
Canada
May 18, 2017
COMMENTARY: Let’s not kid ourselves, Trump’s NAFTA bluster matters
That'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
Reality check: No, the U.S. doesn’t have a $17B trade deficit with Canada
Trump'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.
Canada
Dec 5, 2017
Stephen Harper says Liberals are ‘napping on NAFTA’ negotiations
Stephen Harper has come out against his successor's handling of NAFTA negotiations with the United States.
Canada
Oct 27, 2017
Canada launches complaint against U.S. over trade practices
Canada asked the World Trade Organization to examine the American use of punitive duties, alleging that they violate international law for five reasons.
Canada
Jan 10, 2018
Canada will gain ‘respect’ for launching complaint over U.S. trade demands: minister
Taking a tough stand is an approach the Americans can appreciate, International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne argued Thursday.
Politics
Jan 11, 2018
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.
Canada
Dec 23, 2017
NAFTA talks: Unions pan U.S., Mexico response to Canadian labour standards proposal
Both unions said they consulted with American negotiators, whom they described as dismissive of the Canadian initiative at the bargaining table.
Canada
Sep 26, 2017