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US targets US$300B of Chinese goods for new tariff hikes
Target list released after Beijing announced tariff hikes May 13 on US$60 billion of American goods.
Woodfibre LNG developer buying Calgary natural gas producer
Pacific Oil & Gas strikes cash deal for Canbriam Energy, which produces natural gas from BC’s Montney formation.
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Kudlow’s admission about who pays tariffs contradicts Trump
Agrees on Fox News that it’s US businesses and US consumers who pay.
Companies bracing for China’s retaliation in tariffs dispute
China is running out of US imports for penalties due to their lopsided trade balance.
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US hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing vows retaliation
Talks lack progress, duties on US$200 billion of Chinese imports rise from 10% to 25%.
US, China wield threats going into high stakes trade talks
Chinese officials said they will retaliate if Trump goes ahead with more tariff hikes.
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Scheer says he will move Canadian Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv
Also says he would get tough on China and Russia.
Saab plans jet facility in Indiana
Saab serves as a top supplier to Boeing on a US$9.2 billion contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force last year to build at least 351 T-X training jets.
Pro-pipeline protesters chant outside natural resources minister announcement
Protest by the group Canada Action attracted about 300 people.
Government of Canada challenging small businesses to innovate
Asked to develop solutions for Canada Border Services Agency and other departments.
Contempt citation against Barr heats up Trump-House dispute
Vote Wednesday capped a day of ever-deepening dispute between congressional Democrats and Trump.
Auto parts maker Magna reduces profit guidance for 2019
Expects light vehicle production in North America and Europe to fall shot of an earlier forecast.
Descendants reflect on Chinese rail workers 150 years later
This week marks 150 years since the completion of the US’s Transcontinental Railroad.
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Stelco buys remaining 37 acres next to Hamilton Works
Plans to capitalize on the demand for industrial lands in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Chemical plant worker’s permanent injury results in $100,000 fine
Employee fell into a blow-moulding machine while checking for an exhaust blockage.
