Trade Dispute
U.S., China to meet in September as tariff hikes still ‘on,’ Trump says
Both sides are maintaining effective communication, China’s Foreign Ministry said earlier on Friday. Continue reading
Manitoba canola producers face financial crunch amid trade dispute, says KAP president
More needs to be done to protect Manitoba canola producers from market disruptions during Canada’s ongoing trade dispute with China, says KAP president. Continue reading
With WTO blocked, Canada and Europe agree to establish body for trade disputes
The WTO’s Appellate Body is down to three members from its normal seven, and U.S. has been blocking new appointments in an effort to force reforms. Continue reading
Licensed B.C. grocery stores can now stock imported wine on their shelves
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Last week, the B.C. government amended regulations that had, until now, allowed only B.C. wines on the shelf. Continue reading
Survey shows decrease in canola production for 2019
Saskatchewan farmers have started the planting season under a cloud of uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict with China over canola. Continue reading
Canada must pay $7M over botched assessment of N.S. quarry project
The company, Bilcon, had wanted $443 million for profits it said it lost when a federal-provincial review concluded that a basalt quarry in Digby Neck, on the Bay of Fundy, would violate “core community values.” Continue reading
What is Chapter 19? The dispute resolution mechanism at the heart of NAFTA talks
Chapter 19 of NAFTA lays out a dispute resolution mechanism that the United States significantly scaled back in a bilateral deal it reached with Mexico. Continue reading
Wondering which products are made in Canada? New website features a growing list
Canadian-made consumer products are in the spotlight amid tariffs and trade tensions with the U.S. Continue reading
Trump says ‘drop all tariffs’ with European Union — hours after tweeting ‘tariffs are the greatest’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“That would finally be called Free Market and Fair Trade!” Continue reading
European Union slaps tariffs on U.S. whiskey, peanut butter, orange juice and more
The EU tariffs on $3.4 billion worth of U.S. products are in retaliation for duties the Trump administration has imposed on European steel and aluminum. Continue reading