Ontario premier to visit Washington, assist in USMCA negotiations
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that he will be flying to Washington next week to meet with U.S. officials and assist in USMCA negotiations, as discussed with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Education
Nov 28, 2019
Trump touts shipbuilding contract for Wisconsin shipyard, says Canada ‘no longer takes advantage’ on trade
U.S. President Donald Trump touted a US$5.5 billion Navy contract awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin on Thursday, which would see the company build the service’s first new frigate, which is a type of ship, with options for nine more. This is a deal that is expected to lead to the hiring of about...
Canada
Jun 25, 2020
Mexico’s president says Trudeau won’t attend talks in Washington with Trump
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said on Monday that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would not be attending talks in Washington D.C. this week to mark the start of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade deal, which came into effect on July 1. The Mexican president also said he would be getting tested for...
Jul 6, 2020
Trump credits himself with ‘ending the NAFTA nightmare’ as USMCA signed into law
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed to have “ended the NAFTA nightmare” after formally signing the new US-Mexico-Canada agreement into law.
Economy
Jan 29, 2020
President Trump signs USMCA trade agreement into law
On Wednesday in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump formally signed into law the new United States – Mexico – Canada trade agreement.
Economy
Jan 29, 2020
Trump says USMCA ‘tough’ deal, says China agreement to be finalized soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the USMCA was a “tough” deal and would protect the country and its products, while saying the same about the deal with China, which would be finalized in the coming weeks.
Canada
Dec 16, 2019
Kevin McCarthy wonders if USMCA approval is tied to impeachment vote
Speaking to reporters in Washington Thursday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy openly wondered whether or not a vote on USMCA approval in the House of Representatives was directly tied to a vote on impeachment.
Global National
Dec 19, 2019
The numbers and dates to keep in mind for USMCA
Now that the USMCA has been drafted, here are some numbers and dates to keep in mind – like the amount of time Canada needs to wait , to table a bill implementing the deal, after it presents the text to Parliament.
Canada
Oct 2, 2018
‘We understand:’ Morneau on B.C. dairy farmers concerns about USMCA deal
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau responds to a question from Chris Gailus about how the new USMCA trade deal impacts Canadian dairy farmers and their concerns about profitability with the new agreement.
Canada
Oct 2, 2018
‘It’s a good one’: Trump talks about USMCA replacing NAFTA
U.S. President Trump discusses the trade agreement struck with Canada and Mexico saying “it’s a good one.”
Politics
Oct 2, 2018
Tariffs not affecting only steel, aluminum manufacturers
Many Canadian companies have celebrated the new USMCA trade agreement, but they’re disappointed costly tariffs on steel and aluminum are still in effect. As Reid Fiest reports, some Alberta businesses say their operations are feeling the pinch because of the trade war.
Global National
Oct 5, 2018
Dairy farmer in South Frontenac County reacts to trade deal
A local dairy farmer says the concessions made in the USMCA deal could affect how farmers move forward.
Oct 1, 2018
GM Oshawa workers express relief over USMCA deal
Workers at General Motors in Oshawa, along with local businesses that count on a healthy assembly plant, express a collective sigh of relief upon news of a new NAFTA agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened tariffs in cars assembled in Canada.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Oct 1, 2018
New rules for online shopping under USMCA
Canadian shoppers will be able to purchase goods from the United States with lower taxes and duties, according to details in the new trade agreement between Canada and the United States. Sean O’Shea reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Oct 1, 2018
Trump calls Mexico and Canada ‘wonderful partners’ in new USMCA trade deal
At a Monday MAGA rally in Tennessee, U.S. President Donald Trump called Mexico and Canada “wonderful partners” while describing the new trade deal called USMCA.
Oct 1, 2018
Trudeau thanks Freeland, Mexico’s Nieto over USMCA deal
At a press conference on Monday with Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau thanked a long list of people from Canada’s premiers, Robert Lighthizer to Mexican president Enrique Nieto over the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Politics
Oct 1, 2018
Who are the USMCA trade deal winners and losers?
After more than a year of intense negotiations, the United States, Mexico and Canada have clinched a new trade agreement. University of Alberta political science professor Greg Anderson takes a look at some of the USMCA’s winners and losers.
Global News Morning Edmonton
Oct 2, 2018
What are the lasting implications of USMCA?
The Panel talks the long term ramifications of USMCA and Quebec’s election of the CAQ party
The Morning Show
Oct 2, 2018
Quebec premier ‘extremely dissatisfied’ with new NAFTA deal
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said Monday he was “extremely dissatisfied” with the new NAFTA deal, also known as the USMCA, and said it would hurt agriculture and dairy farmers in the province.
Canada
Oct 1, 2018
Trump details aspects of new deal, says ‘opens up’ Canada, Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump detailed parts of the new NAFTA deal, known as the USMCA, including the benefits to farmers and intellectual properties, saying it “opens up” Canada and Mexico.
Canada
Oct 1, 2018