Tariffs
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Furniture maker Palliser expanding operations, hiring 300 workers in WinnipegThe company says its expansion includes a significant investment in equipment, material handling processes and automation technology.EconomyApr 4
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Alberta officials need to focus on trade relationships: experts“We really need to step up engagement... involvement by heads of government directly, strategically and long-term with their counterparts.”CanadaJan 8, 2021
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New Brunswick lumber producers pleased after U.S. duty rates loweredThe producers are still calling for a reinstatement of the 'historic' exemption the Maritime provinces received from U.S. lumber duties.CanadaNov 26, 2020
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Canadian blueberries come under U.S. trade officials’ scrutinyAfter waging war on Canadian dairy, steel and aluminum, U.S. trade representatives are setting their sights on foreign berry farmers and vegetable growers.EconomyOct 5, 2020
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Record high lumber, panel prices drive Alberta stumpage fees to new heightsConiferous stumpage fees -- paid by forest companies for evergreen wood such as pine or spruce harvested from Crown land -- have nearly doubled to $67.31 in September.CanadaSep 4, 2020
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Saskatchewan premier worried U.S. could put tariff on steel after Canadian aluminumSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the issue of tariffs has come up during regular calls with other premiers.CanadaAug 7, 2020
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How the tariff battle between Canada and the United States will impact CanadiansThe U.S. reimposing tariffs on some Canadian aluminum exports and Canada intends to put a reciprocal surtax on aluminum and aluminum-containing products from across the border.ConsumerAug 7, 2020
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Aluminum tariffs example of ‘U.S.-first’ policies ahead of election, expert saysTrump announced in Ohio on Thursday he intends to reimpose 10 per cent tariffs on aluminum imported from Canada.CanadaAug 7, 2020
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CUSMA won’t limit Canadian retaliation against U.S. tariffs: negotiatorSteve Verheul say that under the terms of the May 2019 agreement on tariffs, Canada would be able to impose retaliatory levies against American aluminum.CanadaJul 9, 2020
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Trump aluminum tariffs would hurt the U.S. more than Canada, industry warns"They don't punish the intended target," an industry expert warned on potential aluminum tariffs.CanadaJun 24, 2020
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