Canada-US Trade
Freeland says axing tariffs on steel, aluminum should be part of CUSMA ratification process
Dealing with the tariffs — imposed by President Donald Trump under a controversial national-security provision of U.S. law — is a key part of the CUSMA ratification process, Freeland said. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: On NAFTA, Canada risks dying on the wrong hills
The sooner we realize Canada can compromise on supply management, cultural exemptions, and dispute resolution, the better off we’ll be, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
Alberta farmers making tough decisions about whether to buy new equipment because of U.S. tariffs
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
John McKee was hoping to buy a piece of equipment he said will make his life easier, but new tariffs compounded by a couple of warm summers is making him question a potential purchase. Continue reading
FACT CHECK: Trump’s hyped claims on economy, NKorea, vets
President Donald Trump received positive economic news this past week and twisted it out of proportion. That impulse ran through days of rhetoric as he hailed the success of a veterans program that hasn’t started and saw progress with North Korea that isn’t evident to his top diplomat Continue reading
Fact check: Trump touts ‘historic’ U.S. economy boom
President Donald Trump claimed Friday he’s pulled off “an economic turnaround of historic proportions.” On Thursday he called Canada’s market “totally closed.” Here’s a look at the facts. Continue reading
U.S. trade negotiator defends steel tariffs, calls Canada national security threat
Lighthizer is adamant that Canadian steel remains a national security threat to the United States requiring the tariffs imposed earlier this year. Continue reading
Canada’s new export minister says we have other options than the U.S. when it comes to trade
Canada has created a new Cabinet position to help exporters look beyond the United States and there will be resources for small businesses that want to take advantage of new trade deals, the new minister for export promotion said on Tuesday. Continue reading
Canada hits back at Trump’s ‘illegal’ solar panel tariffs with NAFTA challenge
The Trudeau government has asked for a NAFTA review of a Trump administration tariff on solar panels, saying the 30% charge is illegal and unfair. Continue reading
The U.S. is revoking tariffs on some Canadian paper. Here’s why that’s no beacon of hope for steel
The U.S. has agreed to revoke a tariff on some Canadian paper products but the move is no beacon of hope for those seeking a similar outcome on steel and aluminum. Continue reading
Richard Cloutier: July 4 — Trump supporters can be found on the left coast
Richard Cloutier, co-host of the News on 680 CJOB, 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays, shares tales of the road during his two-week long trek on the 2018 Cycle of Hope. Continue reading