US Canada Trade

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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, 2022
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• 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