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UK aims to salvage Brexit deal as EU says: make up your mind [UPDATED]
EU leaders are intensely frustrated with Britain’s political paralysis.
Brexit: Parliament gets to decide between no deal and delay [UPDATED]
If Parliament rejects deal with the EU in a vote due by March 12, lawmakers will vote the next day on whether to leave the bloc without an agreement.
Parliament Hill, not Capitol Hill, central to Canada’s latest tariff strategy
The House of Commons is running out of time to ratify the new version of NAFTA.
US, China resume trade talks in Washington ahead of deadline [UPDATED]
A 10% tariff increase imposed in July on US$200 billion of Chinese goods is due to rise to 25% on March 2.
CGI Group says Brexit and a slowing global economy offer opportunities
The Montreal-based IT consultancy has tended to develop more swiftly in times of economic uncertainty.
EU-Canada trade deal gets green light from legal adviser
Critics of law maintained dispute settlement clauses would give too much power to multinationals at cost of independence of EU member states.
Brexit talks by UK’s May called a ‘stunt’ by opposition [UPDATED]
Many lawmakers think a “soft Brexit” that kept Britain in the EU’s single market or customs union is the only plan capable of winning a majority in Parliament.
May wins no-confidence vote, but is still beset by Brexit
Britain’s PM is caught between the rock of her own negotiating red lines and the hard place of a Parliament that wants to force a radical change of course.
Freeland says Trump metal tariffs ‘contradict’ new NAFTA and will have to go
Canada’s foreign minister says US businesses are on our side.
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Leading exporters honoured at 2018 Ontario Export Awards
Winners from a cross-section of businesses demonstrate their entrepreneurship entering diverse markets.
European trade commissioner says hurdles remain for ratification of EU Canada deal
Investor protection provisions cannot enter into force until all 28 member states give the thumbs-up.
China in struggle to curb reliance on US market, suppliers
Pivot away from US leaving Chinese exporters scrambling.
G20 calls for more dialogue on rising trade tensions
Global economy remains strong, but growth is becoming less synchronized.
China vows retaliation for US$200B tariff threat
A possible second round of tariff hikes announced July 10 by the U.S. Trade Representative targets a US$200 billion list of Chinese goods.
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Reasons to be optimistic: opportunities despite the uncertainties
The US economy is performing well, the loonie is fairly low and emerging markets appear to be strong.
