Tag Archives: trade
Garneau embraces new U.S. ties as Champagne joins Britain targeting Chinese abuses
OTTAWA — Canada's new foreign minister says he will work with the incoming Biden administration in Washington to find ways to help two Canadian men imprisoned by China.Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, the former NASA astronaut who lived nearly a
Canadian blueberries no threat to U.S. producers, embassy tells trade commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canadian blueberry farmers and embassy officials pushed back Tuesday against claims that U.S. producers are being driven out of business by cheap imports from north of the border. At the request of Trade Representative Robert Lighthi...
Ongoing U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports of solar products ‘unwarranted,’ says Ng
OTTAWA — The federal government is pushing back against ongoing American tariffs on Canadian solar products. In a statement today, International Trade Minister Mary Ng calls the tariffs "unwarranted" and says they "clearly violate the provisions and th...
Ongoing U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports of solar products ‘unwarranted,’ says Ng
OTTAWA — The federal government is pushing back against ongoing American tariffs on Canadian solar products. In a statement today, International Trade Minister Mary Ng calls the tariffs "unwarranted" and says they "clearly violate the provisions and th...
Dawn of Biden era offers new opportunities, old challenges for Canada-U.S. relations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If Donald Trump has anything in common with Canada, it might be this: a shared craving for the attention of the American people that at times can border on the pathological. Both could go through withdrawal symptoms in
Canada and U.K. make stopgap deal to avert tariffs after Brexit
OTTAWA — Canada and the United Kingdom have inked a temporary agreement that will head off an automatic increase in tariffs that was set to kick in when Britain leaves the European Union next week. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced
Nova Scotia Tory leader critical of access agreement with Chinese province
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Opposition leader is criticizing a new agreement between the province and the Chinese province of Fujian, saying the timing is wrong given two Canadians are still being detained by China. Tory Leader Tim Houston said Tuesday in
Canada must fight to retain talent after Biden enters White House, Macklem says
OTTAWA — Canada's top central bank warned Tuesday that this country will face a fight to retain and attract top talent when the White House gets a new occupant next month. Protectionist policies and attitudes stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump
Brits fear ‘damage’ if Canadian politicians delay ratification of trade deal
OTTAWA — The British government is concerned and disappointed that Canada's Parliament won't be able to formally ratify the countries' new trade agreement ahead of a Jan. 1 deadline. British trade officials said Thursday they are concerned the delay wi...
U.S. issues challenge to Canada’s dairy quotas in first test of new trade agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States opened a new chapter Wednesday in the book of trade tensions with Canada, formally complaining that U.S. dairy producers are being unfairly shut out of markets north of the border. An anodyne-sounding "request for...