Beyond Trump’s tariffs: return of geoeconomics and Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy

Geoeconomics—a disruptive force reshaping the global economy—is driving a new reality, and getting creative can help.
Feta issue must crumble before Greek ratification of Canada-EU trade pact, says envoy

Greek Ambassador to Canada Ekaterina Dimakis says Ottawa is ‘reluctant’ to hand over a list of Canadian producers of feta cheese prior to CETA being in place.
In Charlevoix, G7 ministers chose domestic audiences over taking message to the world

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was the lone top diplomat to take the stage at the press theatre at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting as she took the strongest stand in defence of Canada’s sovereignty.
Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio Volpe.
Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts

Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
Italy’s top diplomat says ‘not my job’ to condemn Trump’s annexation threats as Germany takes tougher stand

G7 foreign ministers were reluctant to directly condemn U.S. President Donald Trump over his threats to annex Canada.
G7 foreign ministers avoid explicit support for Canada as Trump doubles down

Trade wars and annexation threats overshadow G7 co-operation at the gathering of top diplomats.
G7 top diplomats open three-day meeting with all eyes on U.S. as trade war deepens

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says threats to Canadian sovereignty won’t be a topic of discussion at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.
What is suddenly, painfully clear: we need to get our own economic house in order

There are pipelines to build. Refineries. LNG terminals. Critical mineral mines. Small modular reactors. Wind and solar projects and the transmission lines to move the power between jurisdictions.
Indo-Pacific focus of new government an open question, says new Malaysian rep

In a wide-ranging interview, new Malaysian High Commissioner Shazelina Binti Zainul Abidin talks about the wait for a new government, trade diversification, and Canada’s G7 presidency.