Canadian tariffs on U.S. bourbon, playing cards officially lifted: Morneau
Canada and the U.S. reached a deal Friday to lift those tariffs and they were physically removed today. Continue reading
Canada -U.S. Trade
5 things to remember now that U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs are ending
Upcoming events and unanswered questions could still affect Canada-U.S. trade. Continue reading
Economists say end of U.S. tariffs is good news for Canada, but not out of woods yet
The lifting of the tariffs – to take place within two days of Friday’s announcement – will have a minimal effect on Canada’s overall economy but a sizable impact on a few industries, economists from CIBC Capital Markets wrote. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Let’s state the obvious — that updated NAFTA deal is ‘dead in the water’
The renegotiated NAFTA deal isn’t ratified yet, and Bill Kelly doubts it ever will be. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Why tariffs may be the new normal
Donald Trump introduced steel tariffs because he embraces conflict. Don’t expect that change, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Sometimes Trump’s deal making ways actually work
By Jackson Proskow Washington Bureau Chief
First North Korea, now a reimagined NAFTA. Donald Trump’s aggressive way of negotiating actually works. Maybe he’s on to something, says Jackson Proskow. Continue reading
As Freeland resumes ‘intensive’ NAFTA talks, Trudeau says more ‘movement’ needed
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is back in Washington — and back in search of a way to bridge the divide that’s keeping Canada out of a new North American free trade pact. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Trudeau gathers his caucus in Saskatoon as political storm clouds gather
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Stalled NAFTA talks, trouble with the TransMountain pipeline project, and a climate change plan on life support: Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have much to talk about in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Donald Trump tweets there is ‘no political necessity’ for Canada to stay in NAFTA
“I love Canada, but they’ve taken advantage of our Country for many years!” tweeted U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A disastrous week for the Liberals, and the impacts will be far-reaching
Pipelines, NAFTA, and the border situation are the three biggest issues in Canada right now. On all three, Liberal competence has been called into question, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading