Bill Kelly: Canada’s complex China problem
As Canada explores a possible trade deal with China, we need to listen to our international security partners, and their dire warnings about the Chinese, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
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Why Maine lobster fishermen are using Canada to escape the tariff trap
U.S. President Donald Trump has unintentionally done Canadian lobster harvesters a huge favour. Maine’s fisherman, meanwhile, are using Canada to escape Chinese tariffs. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Opposition pressure on tariff issue is political gamesmanship
The opposition’s attempt to shame the prime minister over tariffs is nothing more than political grandstanding, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
Canada, EU among those taking U.S. steel tariff battle to WTO panel
China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico, Norway, and Russia are escalating the trade dispute over steel and aluminum tariffs. Continue reading
U.S. tariffs talks continue as official insists Canada won’t agree to ‘ridiculous’ quotas
A Canadian source close to the ongoing talks to resolve U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum is insisting Canada is not about to agree to quotas or other limits on its exports in order to get the levies lifted. Continue reading
Canada to impose new quotas, duties on steel imports in response to U.S. tariffs
A tariff of 25 percent will apply starting Oct. 25, 2018 to imports “in cases where the level of imports from trading partners exceeds historical norms,” the government statement said. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Name change may be biggest surprise in NAFTA deal
At least the NAFTA circus is over, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Growing number of U.S. corporate giants warn Trump’s tariffs means higher prices
A growing number of iconic American companies are warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on U.S. imports are raising their costs and prices. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Are Trump’s tariffs blocking a NAFTA deal?
The Canadians can’t negotiate for more sanity from the White House, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
Fact check: Is Trump claiming victory too soon on tariffs against China and Canada?
Here’s a look at the president’s tweets Monday and the reality behind them. Continue reading