Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists
U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs with Carleton University.
Pharma, tech giants complained of Canada’s drug pricing system, digital service tax to U.S. trade rep
The board that oversees medicine pricing in Canada and levies on big social media and online service platforms appear in submissions to the U.S. Trade Representatives review of ‘unfair’ foreign trading practices.
Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts
‘A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,’ reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed by almost 100 experts in political science and other fields.
Tariffs ‘still devastating’ despite ‘reciprocal’ reprieve, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council
Neither Canada nor Mexico were among the swath of nations subject to U.S. President Donald Trump’s self-styled ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.
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.
