Tariff
U.S. working on plan to lift tariffs from Canadian steel and aluminum: trade chief
The United States imposed the “Section 232” tariffs on steel and aluminum nearly a year ago to protect domestic producers on national security grounds. Continue reading
Trudeau urges ‘Donald’ to drop steel tariffs at USMCA signing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confronted U.S. President Donald Trump over his steel tariffs at the signing of the new USMCA trade deal on Friday. Continue reading
Ford CEO says steel and aluminum tariffs are costing company $1 billion
Ford CEO Jim Hackett revealed the number during a television interview Wednesday, and the company said the figure is a year-over-year increase from March through 2019. Continue reading
Auto tariffs could cut Canadian production by almost 1 million cars: CIBC
The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers says Canada produces just over two million cars a year. Continue reading
Oshawa autoworkers concerned over looming tariff threats
A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian auto imports to the United States has Oshawa autoworkers concerned about job security. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Why would Trump insult Trudeau?
To have the U.S. president verbally throw down our PM, calling him ‘dishonest’ and ‘meek and mild,’ is something no one expected, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Canadian government still won’t back down after Donald Trump tweets
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
What does this year’s G7 summit mean for future diplomacy between Canada and the United States? Continue reading
Canada’s steel capital of Hamilton, Ont. rattled as Trump tariff threat looms
A temporary exemption from U.S. tariffs is little comfort to Hamilton. Continue reading
Reality Check: India didn’t raise tariffs on chickpeas because they’re mad at Trudeau
The latest tariff hikes have more do with Indian domestic politics than diplomatic quarrels with Canada, and apply to a tiny proportion of Canadian pulse exports. Continue reading
London Chamber of Commerce CEO sounds off on Trump’s steel tariffs
If the tariffs are imposed on Canada, Chamber of Commerce CEO Gerry Macartney says it wouldn’t be good for anyone. Continue reading