U.S. trade approach ‘changes the rules of the game,’ with canola sector leading economic lobbying in first six months of 2025
Troy Sherman, with the Canola Council of Canada, told The Hill Times that changes to global trade caused by U.S. President Donald Trump is requiring exporters to throw out the old playbook and rethink their approach to trade: ‘we’re seeing a fast-changing geopolitical landscape.’
Former Conservative trade minister eyes expanded Canada-U.S. pact for added negotiating leverage
Architects of a plan to expand bilateral negotiations with the U.S. say that Canada cannot replace the American market through diversification.
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.
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.
Feds dropped internal trade barriers, but provincial deals risk ‘solving a patchwork with another patchwork’
Ontario is leading the pack, having signed 10 inter-provincial trade deals. One internal trade expert says the feds should have played a bigger role in harmonizing internal trade between the provinces.
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.
Why we must defend supply management
If supply management were sacrificed to satisfy Donald Trump, life in rural Canada would be turned upside down.
