Carney will need to show results for trade concessions, says Canada-U.S. council member

The Liberal government has made successive concessions to the Trump administration, but it is not seemingly evident what has been gained.
Here’s how Canada can curtail its reliance on the U.S.

Canada’s long-term growth resilience hinges on tapping high-growth emerging and developing markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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.