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Commerce chief Ross: US to tackle ‘bigger’ China trade issues
Looking for major changes in what he calls a “lopsided’ trade relationship.
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US Commerce Department hits Bombardier with 219% CSeries duty
Decision blows past Boeing’s requested 80% tariff; Bombardier accuses Boeing of seeking to use a skewed process to stifle competition.
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‘America First’ shock and awe hits Bombardier: What’s next in tariff fight?
Ross touts a 48% increase from last year in anti-dumping and countervailing cases initiated by the US Department of Commerce.
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Canada not expecting progress on NAFTA auto content rules this round
US wants a specific American content requirement added to the deal, along with a way to verify it.
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Gallant to make final push in Washington on softwood lumber
New Brunswick premier to make the case for continuing an exclusion from additional tariff.
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Canada and US close to deal on softwood, but negotiations intense: Horgan
BC premier says talks are ongoing, and close to reaching a market-share agreement.
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Despite promise, no decision yet from Trump on steel tariffs
Trade-offs include higher prices for consumers and manufacturers that rely on steel.
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Couillard cautiously optimistic after meeting policy makers in Washington
There to discuss softwood lumber, NAFTA and Boeing’s trade complaint against Bombardier.
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Couillard to meet with Trump policy makers in Washington
Quebec premier to focus on issues related to Canada-US business relations.
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Softwood threat from Trudeau government ‘inappropriate’: Ross
Commerce secretary says duties on Canadian lumber was based on the facts presented – not political calculations.
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Ambrose meets Trump NAFTA point man; calls meeting reassuring
Conservative leader takes non-partisan approach, disagrees with go-slow approach.
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NAFTA talks to start late in the year, expect big changes: Ross
US Commerce Secretary notes auto parts and digital economy among targets.
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Ross hints at key NAFTA priority: Stricter rules on auto parts
Trump’s point man on trade says rules of can be tightened up “quite a bit.”
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Three key US trade actors emerge as NAFTA talks approach
Who Canadian trade officials have their eyes on as they prepare for negotiations.
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US commerce nominee Wilbur Ross says NAFTA an ‘early topic’
Pro “sensible trade” billionaire wants to solidify relationships “in our own territory first.”
