International trade
Canada’s premiers focus on trade, economy as they meet in Saskatoon
By David Baxter Reporter
Trade, competitiveness, and balancing the environment and economy were the first-day focus of Canada’s premiers during their annual meeting. Continue reading
Canada and U.S. agree to expand preclearance options for travellers, goods
A new agreement between Canada and the United States will soon allow travellers and cargo to pre-clear customs before they leave, allowing an easier movement of people and goods crossing the border. Continue reading
How Donald Trump helped boost Nova Scotia’s lucrative lobster industry
Demand from Canada’s largest export market, the United States, remains strong, thanks to a healthy U.S. economy, a weak Canadian dollar and from President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with China. Continue reading
March in support of Canadian farmers held in Montreal
The protest, organized by the Union des producteurs agricoles du Quebec, was meant to highlight the plight of the province’s agricultural producers. Continue reading
Alberta milk producers slam new North American trade agreement: ‘What do I do now?’
Alberta Milk said the province’s 516 dairy farms will now be told to produce less milk, resulting in a smaller paycheque. Continue reading
Trump trashes Canada’s top trade negotiator but his Ottawa emissary thinks Freeland is OK
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The U.S. ambassador to Canada, Kelly Craft, praised Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland in conversations at a reception she hosted Wednesday at her official residence in Ottawa. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Making good on international trade crucial for Canada — and Trudeau
Two experts provide perspectives on the international trading scene, and on opportunities for Canada to diversify its markets. Continue reading
Canada’s dispute with Saudi Arabia has agriculture industry on edge
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Market access is not a new problem for the grain industry and this latest tiff with Saudi Arabia adds to the struggle. Continue reading
U.S. tariffs expected to impact new farm equipment sales on Canadian Prairies: dealer
Shares in Canada’s largest farm equipment dealer fell by more than seven per cent Wednesday after it said it expects lower sales of new products in the second half of 2018 as prices rise due to U.S. tariffs on steel and the lower value of the Canadian dollar. Continue reading
Rising backlash as US firms seek Trump’s steel tariff waiver
The 20,000-plus waiver applications that the Commerce Department has received illustrate the chaos and uncertainty ignited by Trump’s trade war against America’s allies and adversaries Continue reading