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Trade, China sure to surface as Trudeau meets Trump, congressional leaders
Mending fences with Trump could really help the Canadian PM.
China rejects threats, tariffs as way to resolve trade war
Trump and Xi are due to meet at a summit of the Group of 20, but It’s unclear when negotiating teams will resume talks.
Five things to watch for as PM meets Trump, congressional leaders
Continental trade certainty and trouble with China will be on the agenda.
Amid urgent climate warnings, EPA gives coal a reprieve
More coal plants to open as a result but court challenges will follow.
Business leaders urge Trudeau to meet Pelosi, as well as Trump to push USMCA
Canadian MPs are to adjourn soon for their summer recess, but could be recalled in the summer to deal with USMCA ratification.
US companies’ message to Trump: Don’t expand China tariffs
A new round will inflict financial pain on ordinary households because it will affect many consumer goods.
Businesses showing discontent with Trump’s trade policies
Use of tariffs is alarming some groups who are disengaging active support for the Republican party.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump overstates benefits from Mexico tariffs
Exaggerated how much of the auto industry had moved to Mexico and inaccurately asserted tariffs on all Mexican goods would immediately return jobs to the US.
China mum on Trump Xi meeting as Huawei says sales slowing
Trump prepares to expand 25% tariffs to cover another US$300 billion of Chinese products.
A ‘lot of progress’ needed to stop 5% Mexico tariff: Trump
Without a deal, the first tariffs are to go into effect June 10.
GOP senators line up against Trump’s 5% Mexico tariff plan
Runs counter to a firmly rooted orthodoxy and viewed as nothing more than taxes they strenuously oppose.
China data suggests trade war hit; tech group reverses stand
Business confidence has been shaken but Asia tech trade group lifting research co-op restriction on Huawei employees.
Canada OK with EU plan to help WTO deal with Trump disruption: Carr
Alternative arbitration process would mirror the function of the Appellate Body.
US, Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border [UPDATED]
Trump’s Republican allies warn the tariffs on Mexican imports will hit US consumers and harm the economy.
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Is feud between Trump and Biden a preview to 2020?
Focus on former vice-president has surprised president’s allies and critics who believe he is unintentionally elevating the Democrat candidate.
