Economic lobbying in July rises to meet demand for nation-building projects, interprovincial trade
Critical mineral mining needs to be more competitive with the likes of Russia, China and Indonesia, says Jeff Gaulin, a global vice-president for Vale Base Metals.
Steel, auto sectors seek relief after latest ‘crushing’ tariff hike
The White House’s expansion of derivative steel and aluminum products subject to a 50-per-cent duty rate is another signal that the U.S. ‘has turned its back on a North American approach,’ says Canadian Steel Producers Association CEO Catherine Cobden.
Time to revive Team Canada trade missions
The TCM model of connecting with other countries is perfectly made for turbulent times so I personally hope that Mark Carney buys in. If he does, then I would encourage him to speak with Jean Chrétien, so that he can hear directly from the original TCM captain.
National-interest infrastructure needs to be climate proof
Canada is rightfully focused on increasing its competitiveness to support trade (both interprovincial and international) and drive economic growth. But here’s the thing: it’s not just new American unpredictability that poses a threat to our competitiveness. Escalating climate risks can undermine our nation-building efforts just as gravely. And conversely, proactively building resilience into those efforts […]
Ending Canada’s double-front trade war: pragmatism over politics with China
By ending the EV tariffs, Canada can rescue its farmers, reclaim agency in its trade relationships, and refocus on the real battle with the U.S.
‘Difference between a revolver and a machine gun’: how the U.S. courts could partially blunt Trump’s tariffs
‘The lawyers won’t save North American trade,’ says consultant Eric Miller, remarking that a solution will only come from negotiations.
Observers eye fall sitting for bills to implement still-secret trade pacts with Indonesia and Ecuador
Negotiations with the two countries were completed under the Trudeau government, but the final deals have yet to be unveiled, and could be a trade-diversification win for the Liberals, say observers.
Tariff export quotas could spare Canada pain from U.S. and serve as negotiating tactic with Trump, says Hampson
Fen Hampson says Canadian negotiators should consider redirecting talks towards tariff rate quota-based trade, but others say Donald Trump likely has little interest in applying them in a trade deal.
U.S. a ‘wildcard’ in Canada-Mexico trade talks, but Canada has advantages in domestic energy and advanced manufacturing, say experts
Canada and Mexico know that over-reliance on the U.S. market leaves them vulnerable to political swings from the White House ‘especially under Trump’s more aggressive trade stance,’ says Western University’s Andreas Schotter.
Canada-U.S. parliamentary group has been without a Commons co-chair since election: ‘very concerning’
The Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group has built deep links in Congress, but the annual general meetings to select the executives for interparliamentary associations have been delayed until the fall.
