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US trade negotiators to visit China for talks next week
Robert Lighthizer and Steven Mnuchin will be in China next Thursday.
Meng Wanzhou extradition case raises ‘serious concerns,’ defence lawyer says
Trump has said he’d intervene in the case if it would help secure a trade deal with Beijing.
Chinese canola decision weighs on prices, creates logistical headaches
China’s foreign ministry said Wednesday it is blocking imports from Richardson International Ltd.,one of Canada’s largest grain producers.
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Ottawa expects trade interest in China to slow amid tensions with Beijing
Carr expects some Canadian businesses to steer clear of the country in the near term.
Third Canadian detained in China not believed to be linked to other arrests: PM
The case involves an Alberta woman who has been teaching in China for months.
Freeland says corners could not be cut with U.S. arrest request of Huawei exec
The arrest of a Huawei exec has chilled China-Canada relations.
Detention of Canadians raises stakes in China-US-Canada row
It’s unclear if the arrest of two Canadians in China is retaliation for the arrest of Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.
China suspected in huge Marriott data breach, official says
U.S. official said investigators were concerned about the breach because Marriott is frequently used by the military and government agencies.
Huawei senior executive is not a threat to jump bail: lawyer assures court
The US wants Meng Wanzhou to face allegations of fraud related to the use of Huawei’s subsidiary Skycom to do business with Iranian telecom firms between 2009 and 2014.
Former Canadian diplomat detained in China amid rising tensions: reports [UPDATED]
News of Michael Kovrig’s detention comes after China warned Canada of consequences for its recent arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver’s airport.
Trump plans to go ahead with steel, aluminum tariffs on EU
EU has threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on US orange juice, peanut butter and other goods in return.
