Canada to join Mexico, EU and other major auto-producing countries to plot strategy against tariffs
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs under Section 232 of the decades-old U.S. Trade Expansion Act. Continue reading
WTO
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 Canada’s 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
Freeland expected to unveil final list of Canadian levies over Trump steel tariffs on Friday
Global News has confirmed Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will be in Hamilton on Friday, and is expected to present the list of American goods set to be hit by Canada. Continue reading
U.S. again targets B.C.’s ‘unacceptable’ wine regulations, as ‘unfairly’ keeping American products off shelves
The Trump administration said B.C. regulations breach Canada’s trade commitments and the province “must play by the rules.” 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
Canada will gain ‘respect’ for launching complaint over U.S. trade demands: minister
Taking a tough stand is an approach the Americans can appreciate, International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne argued Thursday. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Canada stands up to the bully
Not only are the Canadians sticking to their guns about the NAFTA negotiations, but the WTO complaint is the exclamation point on the statement that Canada will not be pushed around. Continue reading
Canada launches complaint against U.S. over trade practices
Canada asked the World Trade Organization to examine the American use of punitive duties, alleging that they violate international law for five reasons. Continue reading
Canada and EU settle dispute on beef import restrictions following trade deal
Canada has agreed to drop a decades-old trade dispute against the European Union’s restriction of beef imports thanks to terms in the recently enacted Canada-EU trade agreement. Continue reading
