World Trade Organization
Bill Kelly: Donald Trump’s tariff hypocrisy
The American decision to complain to the WTO about Canada’s retaliatory tariffs is incredulous and somewhat ironic, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
U.S. fires back at Canadaâs retaliatory tariffs with WTO challenge
The federal Liberal government introduced reciprocal duties earlier this month on some U.S. imports after the Trump administration slapped Canada – and other American allies – with tariffs on steel and aluminum. Continue reading
FART: Oddly-named Trump draft bill would rip global trade rules
The Trump administration is taking aim at the World Trade Organization, and there’s little that can stop it, a trade expert warns. Continue reading
U.S. again targets B.C.âs âunacceptableâ wine regulations, as âunfairlyâ keeping American products off shelves
The Trump administration said B.C. regulations breach Canadaâs trade commitments and the province âmust play by the rules.â Continue reading
WTO panel rules against Canada in preliminary ruling in C Series dispute
Brazilian competitor Embraer S.A. launched the dispute alleging Bombardier’s subsidies hurt the aviation industry. Continue reading
U.S.-China trade dispute could have ‘domino effect’ on global economy: WTO
The head of the World Trade Organization warned against tit-for-tat tariffs. Continue reading
Canada escalates softwood lumber fight with U.S., asks WTO to step in
Canada plans to ask the World Trade Organization to set up an adjudication panel to judge its dispute with the U.S. over lumber exports, indicating that talks have failed to resolve the issue. Continue reading
Steel tariffs: Canada willing to work with U.S. on steel, aluminum dumping, Bains says
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says it “boggles the mind” that U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested imports of Canadians steel and aluminum are a threat to American national security but noted Canada is willing to work with its southern neighbour on its concerns around foreign dumping. Continue reading
Canada will be ‘creative’ but ‘firm’ at NAFTA talks: International trade minister
The talks take place amid the U.S. administration’s grumbling about Canada’s recent sweeping complaint with the World Trade Organization about U.S. trade practices, as well as Canada’s insistence on a progressive trade agenda that includes Indigenous and labour provisions. Continue reading
WTO complaint could ‘blow up in Canada’s face’ says former trade envoy
Michael Froman says he’s hoping that a recent wide-ranging trade complaint launched by the Canadian government against the United States won’t “end up blowing up in their face” at the NAFTA negotiating table. Continue reading
