Technology
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.
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[VIDEO] Toshiba unveils robot to probe melted Fukushima nuclear fuel
Device to slide down an extendable 11-metre long pipe and touch melted fuel inside a primary containment vessel.
China says economy czar to visit Washington for trade talks
Vice Premier Liu He, was invited by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.
No word on progress after day 2 of China-US trade talks
Both sides have agreed to halt their trade war while they try to work something out, but economists say they haven’t given themselves enough time.
‘Lots of hugs’ as shuttered Cape Breton call centre reopens under new ownership
About 275 people were expected to report for work at the site of the former ServiCom centre.
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Faster fastener welding: CenterLine adds to its patent file
That makes 82 patents with numerous North American and international patents pending for the automation technology company.
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Blockchain: What it means to suppliers and the auto industry
Smart contracts streamline and secure the supply chain, but there are challenges.
China demands Canada release Huawei executive
Meng Wanzhou faces possible extradition to the US, suspected of trying to evade US trade curbs on Iran.
Canada arrests CFO of China’s Huawei Technologies
Meng Wanzhou was detained in Vancouver on Saturday.
Regulators, exporters talk harmonizing standards in Canada, US
One novel idea: keep red tape from sprouting in the first place.
China promises action on US trade deal but gives no details
Has yet to confirm Trump’s claim Beijing committed to cut auto tariffs, buy more American farm exports.
