S&P/TSX hits six-month low while U.S. stock markets suffer through second selloff day
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 200.27 points to 15,317.13, the lowest level since April with 389 million shares traded. Continue reading
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Dairy Farmers of Ontario slams USMCA trade deal
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) says it’s disappointed with the results of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). 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
Bark and bite: Here’s how Trump followed up on threats from his last UN speech
If it’s anything like last time, U.S. President Donald Trump’s second speech to the UN will offer a preview of his next moves against North Korea, Iran and America’s trade partners. Continue reading
Here’s why the U.S. is slapping China with tariffs and who stands to lose
The Trump administration will begin taxing $200 billion in Chinese goods starting Monday. The tariffs will start at 10 per cent and rise to 25 per cent in 2019. Continue reading
Canada pushes back on U.S. trade law that lets Trump use national security to justify tariffs
Sources say Thursday’s talks between Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer were dominated by efforts to secure a commitment from the Americans that a new NAFTA deal would mitigate the risk of such tariffs. Continue reading
Freeland says 13-month time frame for NAFTA talks is ‘absolutely normal’
“Canada’s sole objective, the only target that we are aiming for, is getting a good deal for Canada, so that’s what we’re focused on.” Continue reading
Donald Trump charging ahead with tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports: reports
The two governments have already imposed 25 per cent tariffs on $50 billion of each other’s goods. Continue reading
Canadian companies receive just $11,000 in duty relief in wake of trade dispute
Ottawa has paid out just over $11,000 in duty relief despite collecting more than $286 million after it slapped on retaliatory tariffs, according to figures obtained by Global News. Continue reading
Here’s how Canadian businesses are affected by Canadian retaliatory tariffs
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
The ongoing cross-border trade war has disrupted supply chains and cost companies millions of dollars. Here’s a look at what it’s been like for some Canadian companies. Continue reading
