US Canada Trade

• Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

  On Friday, Donald Trump again said that Canada should become an American state, adding "it's sort of crazy" to suggest the U.S. needs Canadian imports.

  Economy

  Jan 24, 2025
  
• Canada talking with Trump allies in U.S. to prepare for possible 2nd term: envoy

  Canada's ambassador to the United States said she and her team are working to strengthen relationships with lawmakers from both parties ahead of the 2024 election.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2024
  
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• U.S. politicians push for Latin America to be added to CUSMA

  Two members of Congress want to invite Latin American countries to join Canada's trade agreement with the United States and Mexico.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
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• The U.S. debt ceiling impasse is making Canadian economists nervous

  As negotiations in Washington stall, economists tell Global News the fight over U.S. government spending and debt may have long-term ramifications on investor confidence.

  Economy

  May 19, 2023
• Freeland says Canada must seize clean economic opportunities in response to U.S.

  Freeland said provinces and territories need to chip in to Canada's response to the U.S.'s Inflation Reduction Act, which includes electric-vehicle incentives for North America.

  Politics

  Feb 3, 2023
• The U.S. has hit its debt ceiling. How could Canada be impacted if a deal isn’t reached?

  U.S. officials have given lawmakers until June to reach a deal to raise its borrowing limit, but experts are split on whether the fight will spark an economic crisis in Canada.

  Economy

  Jan 19, 2023
• U.S. concerned Ottawa’s online streaming bill could impact trade with Canada

  U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed disquiet about the proposed legislation, known as Bill C-11, during talks earlier this month.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2022
• Canada has right to impose tariffs on U.S. imports in the future, WTO decides

  Canada brought a case to the WTO in 2016 over U.S. anti-subsidy duties on Canadian "supercalendered" paper, which is used in glossy magazines and catalogs.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2022
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• U.S. says new talks over Canadian lumber tariffs hinge on addressing trade concerns

  Katherine Tai told U.S. lawmakers a new agreement requires the Canadian government to address U.S. concerns that its policies amount to subsidies for Canadian producers.

  Economy

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Biden not looking at cutting Canadian lumber tariffs to curb inflation: U.S. treasury head

  Janet Yellen said cuts to the tariffs, which was suggested by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, was not being considered to fight inflation.

  Economy

  Jun 21, 2022