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How Trump’s ‘America First’ policy could affect CanadaCanada’s economy could be in for a bumpy ride, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to slap aggressive tariffs on Canadian imports and renegotiate the United State-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA). Mackenzie Gray explains how a possible trade war could spell trouble on both sides of the Canadian-American border, and how critics say Canada should respond.Global NationalNov 8
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What Trump’s win means for Canada’s economy and tradeFollowing Donald Trump’s re-election, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Bruce Heyman, joins us to discuss what this second term could mean for Canada. With Trump securing both the electoral college and popular vote, Heyman weighs-in on the future of the U.S.-Canada relationship, Trump’s “America First” policies, and the potential impact of a renewed USMCA renegotiation.The Morning ShowNov 6
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Ontario premier to visit Washington, assist in USMCA negotiationsOntario 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.EducationNov 28, 2019
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Trump touts shipbuilding contract for Wisconsin shipyard, says Canada ‘no longer takes advantage’ on tradeU.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...CanadaJun 25, 2020
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Mexico’s president says Trudeau won’t attend talks in Washington with TrumpMexican 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
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Trump credits himself with ‘ending the NAFTA nightmare’ as USMCA signed into lawU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed to have “ended the NAFTA nightmare” after formally signing the new US-Mexico-Canada agreement into law.EconomyJan 29, 2020
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President Trump signs USMCA trade agreement into lawOn 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.EconomyJan 29, 2020
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Trump says USMCA ‘tough’ deal, says China agreement to be finalized soonU.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.CanadaDec 16, 2019
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Kevin McCarthy wonders if USMCA approval is tied to impeachment voteSpeaking 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 NationalDec 19, 2019
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The numbers and dates to keep in mind for USMCANow 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.CanadaOct 2, 2018
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‘We understand:’ Morneau on B.C. dairy farmers concerns about USMCA dealFederal 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.CanadaOct 2, 2018
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‘It’s a good one’: Trump talks about USMCA replacing NAFTAU.S. President Trump discusses the trade agreement struck with Canada and Mexico saying “it’s a good one.”PoliticsOct 2, 2018
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Tariffs not affecting only steel, aluminum manufacturersMany 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 NationalOct 5, 2018
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Dairy farmer in South Frontenac County reacts to trade dealA local dairy farmer says the concessions made in the USMCA deal could affect how farmers move forward.Oct 1, 2018
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Trump calls Mexico and Canada ‘wonderful partners’ in new USMCA trade dealAt 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
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Trudeau thanks Freeland, Mexico’s Nieto over USMCA dealAt 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).PoliticsOct 1, 2018
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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 EdmontonOct 2, 2018
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What are the lasting implications of USMCA?The Panel talks the long term ramifications of USMCA and Quebec’s election of the CAQ partyThe Morning ShowOct 2, 2018
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Quebec premier ‘extremely dissatisfied’ with new NAFTA dealQuebec 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.CanadaOct 1, 2018
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Trump details aspects of new deal, says ‘opens up’ Canada, MexicoU.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.CanadaOct 1, 2018