US Canada trade

• Canada-U.S. trade growing stronger despite differences, officials say at rare meeting

  U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Trade Minister Mary Ng in Ottawa on Thursday, her first to Canada since President Joe Biden appointed her last March.

  Economy

  May 5
  
• Canada threatens new tariffs on U.S. exports if it approves EV tax credit

  The tariffs, outlined in a letter to members of the U.S. Senate, also included a threat to pause concessions to U.S. dairy producers under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
  
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• U.S. trade concerns send trade minister back to Washington as MPs debate solutions

  Mary Ng met virtually Tuesday with her U.S. counterpart to discuss several trade disputes, including Canada's "significant concern" with a proposed electric vehicle tax credit.

  Economy

  Dec 1, 2021
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• Urgent action needed in Canada-US. trade issues, business leaders warn 

  North American trade is facing a ``critical moment'' in the ongoing aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, say Canadian business leaders.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2021
• U.S. tests CUSMA, issues challenge to Canada’s dairy quotas

  Robert Lighthizer, President Donald Trump's trade ambassador, says the U.S. has made a formal request for consultations to address Canada's limits on a variety of dairy products.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020
• Labour unions in Canada could play big role in averting Biden’s ‘Buy American’ rules

  ``I want you know I'm a union guy. Unions are going to have increased power,'' Biden said he told corporate leaders during a meeting this week on his strategy for the economy.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2020
• Biden says U.S. government contracts must ‘buy American’ to be approved

  Canadian officials on both sides of the border have been talking about plans to sell the U.S. on a different approach: "Buy North American."

  Economy

  Nov 16, 2020
• Trump signs orders to lower drug prices, including by importing from Canada

  One order would allow for the legal importation of cheaper prescription drugs from countries like Canada, while another would require discounts from drug companies now captured by middlemen to be passed on to patients, Trump said.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Freeland won’t say if U.S. wants border deal extended beyond June

  Freeland refused Friday to discuss the details of Canada's ongoing talks with the U.S. beyond describing them as "very, very cordial" and "very constructive."

  Canada

  May 15, 2020
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• Here are the key changes in the new NAFTA deal

  The trade deal still needs to be approved by Canada's Parliament before it takes effect.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020