U.S. tariffs
5 things to remember now that U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs are ending
Upcoming events and unanswered questions could still affect Canada-U.S. trade. Continue reading
Economists say end of U.S. tariffs is good news for Canada, but not out of woods yet
The lifting of the tariffs – to take place within two days of Friday’s announcement – will have a minimal effect on Canada’s overall economy but a sizable impact on a few industries, economists from CIBC Capital Markets wrote. Continue reading
Canada and U.S. reach deal to drop steel, aluminum tariffs
Canada has agreed to lift $16.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs on American goods such as whiskey and washing machines. Continue reading
North American markets rally after enduring deep hit due to escalating U.S.-China trade war
The partial recovery was spurred by tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump in which he said the U.S. was in a “much better position” to strike a deal. Continue reading
Trump says he will meet with China’s Xi at G20 summit as trade fight intensifies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next month as the trade war between the world’s two largest economies intensified, sending shivers through global markets. Continue reading
Quebec premier heads to Washington, New York in push for removal of U.S. tariffs
In New York, Legault plans to meet business people and potential investors. Continue reading
Freeland says Canadian support for new NAFTA may hinge on U.S. lifting tariffs
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is warning that Canada’s support for the updated North American trade pact may hinge on the U.S. lifting tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Continue reading
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
Mexico says it won’t ratify new NAFTA if U.S. doesn’t remove tariffs
“We hope to have this new agreement in place. But in the absence of the new agreement, we know that NAFTA is good enough,” Luz Maria de la Mora, Mexico’s deputy trade minister, said. Continue reading
Trump asks China to remove tariffs on U.S. agricultural products
He also delayed plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods on Friday, as previously scheduled. Continue reading