Global Trade

• Ottawa launches trade inquiry into imported frozen, canned vegetables

  A statement from the Department of Finance says the government sought the inquiry in response to a request from the Canadian Association of Vegetable Growers and Processors.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
• Canada joins multinational operation to counter Red Sea commercial ship attacks

  The U.S.-led operation aims to counter escalating missile and drone attacks on commercial vessels by the Yemen-based Houthi rebel group, which are impacting global trade.

  World

  Dec 18, 2023
  
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• How mounting attacks on Red Sea ships may hit global trade, including Canada

  Two of the world's largest shipping companies said Friday they were pausing operations in the critical route, which could have a domino effect on trade flows worldwide.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
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• Global trade forecast for 2024 ‘highly uncertain’ after 5% contraction in 2023: UN body

  Global trade is set to contract by five per cent in 2023 compared to last year, the United Nations trade body said on Monday, with an overall pessimistic forecast for 2024.

  World

  Dec 11, 2023
• Loonie increases over past year having a positive effect on Saskatoon businesses

  The recent Canadian loonie increase means businesses who work with international sellers could potentially save some money or offer their products at lower prices.

  Economy

  May 26, 2021
• China trade with world surges as demand recovers from COVID-19, but growth slows

  Global exports rose 32.3% over a year ago to $263.9 billion, in line with March but down from the explosive 60.6% rise in the first two months of 2021, customs data showed Friday.

  Economy

  May 7, 2021
• China testing imported food packaging for coronavirus, angering several countries

  Foreign officials including Canada say the lack of evidence from Beijing authorities means it is damaging trade and hurting the reputation of imported food without reason.

  World

  Nov 18, 2020
• WTO calls for truce, says U.S. tariffs on China broke international trade rules

  The Trump administration says its tariffs imposed two years ago on more than $200 billion in Chinese goods were justified.

  World

  Sep 15, 2020
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• CUSMA in the spotlight as tensions between U.S.-China rise amid COVID-19

  In the U.S., the White House is now clearly counting on the trade deal, as well as its signatories, to help lead the North American recovery after the pandemic.

  Canada

  May 28, 2020
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• Trump tariffs designed to revive U.S. steelmakers haven’t quite done the job

  By taxing imported steel, Trump risked raising costs for the many U.S. industries that use steel, straining ties with American allies and defying the limits of his authority to unilaterally punish trading partners.

  Economy

  Nov 4, 2019