Lobbyists address Canada-U.S. dynamic in face of shifting tariffs from unpredictable Trump: ‘it’s changed’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s mind ‘gets whipped around, even within 24 hours,’ says Corinne Pohlmann, executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, who also says Trump has changed how her organization represents its members to the Canadian federal government.
Carney shouldn’t be cowed by Trump
Donald Trump has been bullying countries into submission and retaliates if he doesn’t agree with their worldview. This is a fight for Canada’s economy, and it’s a fight for Canada’s right to set its own policies without being strong-armed by the United States.
Trump’s tariffs are a collision with economic reality
An often-overlooked aspect of protective tariffs is that returning manufacturing to the U.S. will inevitably raise the cost of consumer goods and burden domestic manufacturers.
Feds mum on timing of crucial North American trade pact meeting anticipated to ‘set the stage’ for 2026 review
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement Free Trade Commission meeting was initially anticipated for ‘mid-2025,’ according to an internal memo, but Canada’s foreign ministry isn’t providing a date for when it will occur.
If we want a prosperous and sovereign nation, big disruptive change is needed right now
Building an economy for the future poses huge challenges that will require strong leadership and a focus on clearly set targets and timelines, co-operation from provinces, and cities as well as the private sector, and an earned buy-in from the public.
Trump named in Epstein files, lies his way into a corner again
CNN just published a poll that found Trump is ‘under water’ on every file, including immigration, the economy, tariffs, foreign affairs and, yes, the Epstein scandal. A recent Gallup poll (July 7-21) reported that Trump’s approval rating is at 37 per cent and his disapproval rating is at 58 per cent.
If Trump thinks we’re mean and nasty, he ain’t seen nothing yet
Pete Hoeskstra says Donald Trump thinks Canadians are mean and nasty for boycotting American booze and travel. But for the first time in my lifetime, the federal and provincial leaders seem committed to work together in securing long-term solutions for Canada. If we can exert monetary influence simply by using our won purchasing power, there is nothing mean or nasty about that.
Steel industry players say retaliatory tariffs for Canadian steel need ‘real teeth’ as lobbying efforts heat up
The U.S. market is closed off to Canadian steel-makers because of the 50-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum, according to Algoma Steel CEO Mike Garcia.
U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals could complicate an already complex supply chain
Drug companies could begin questioning whether to manufacture drugs or conduct clinical trials in Canada, says Life Sciences Ontario CEO.
Was repealing the digital services tax a missed opportunity for Canada or the right call?
If repealing the DST opens the door to a more constructive dialogue with U.S. firms about investing in Canada and if it pushes us to focus on enabling Canadian companies to scale, then it was the right move.
