Exports
Doing business in the time of COVID-19: EDC
The challenge to the global economy and Canadian exporters depends on the severity and longevity of COVID-19.
Manufacturers plan for uncertain cash flow in 2020
… but 30% of SME survey respondents had challenges with managing cash flow.
China struggles to revive manufacturing amid virus outbreak
Analysts warn the longer that disruption lasts, the more damage will spread to wider industries and other economies.
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident USMCA bill will pass Commons
The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill
Trudeau urged to scramble for African business and trade opportunities
Canadian products still account for less than 1% of what Africa imports.
US whiskey exports decline as trade dispute with EU persists
American distillers have been caught in the middle of a trans-Atlantic trade dispute since mid-2018.
Manufacturers plan for uncertain cash flow in 2020: survey
Rising costs and currency fluctuations, getting paid on time identified as top concerns.
UK and EU clash over trade with 11 months to make a deal
The European Union insists there can be no trade deal if Britain undercuts bloc regulations.
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Canada not rushing to post-Brexit deal with UK, business urges calm
Britain still bound by the continent’s sweeping free trade deal with Canada on goods and services.
Climate activists disgusted over USMCA’s environmental shortfalls
Green groups lobbied US Democrats to insist on changes, including binding standards for emissions.
Doug Ford to travel to Washington with new Ontario-US trade strategy
Premier and Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli are set to attend the winter meeting of the National Governors Association.
Debate to enact USMCA kicks off in House of Commons
The United States and Mexico have already ratified the agreement
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Trump signs off on USMCA, shifts focus, pressure back to House
“The new NAFTA is a victory for all Canadians, of every political view, and in all regions of the country,” Deputy PM Freeland said, trying to stir up support for ratification
Virus-related downturn in NS lobster exports to China a blip
Fisheries minister says the province is talking to people in the industry about temporary contingency plans.
NDP wants exhaustive review of USMCA before ratification: Singh
Canadians were told USMCA was the best deal possible, but US Democrats made subsequent revisions.
