Economy
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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Baloney Meter: A lot of it in Scheer statements on energy independence
Experts question the economic and environmental wisdom of ending all oil imports to Canada.
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‘AFTA’ NAFTA: Expand your reach beyond North America
You can compete and win despite global trade disruptions.
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Liberals begin effort to get USMCA ratified in House of Commons
Freeland to brief the federal cabinet soon on plans to table the necessary ratification bill.
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Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs are lifted, but tactic failed
President’s tunnel vision alienates Western allies who have common cause in the challenges posed by China.
Wholesale trade climbs 1.4% to $64.1B in March, beats expectations
Growth came as sales gained in six of the seven subsectors.
Spending growth slowest in 30 years under Ontario Tories: Watchdog
FAO says rising interest rates, high household debt, trade uncertainty could negatively impact government plans.
US, China brace for long haul in trade dispute
Both sides turning up the heat while implementing measures to soften the fallout at home.
Carbon tax on agenda in upcoming Alberta legislature session
Kenney has appointed a panel to come up with ways to reduce spending in the budget this fall.
Trudeau credits immigration for Canada’s growing tech sector
Also cited the federal government’s investments in education and research as reasons for success.
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Ford to cut 7,000 white collar jobs in global restructuring
No details regarding the impact on its Canadian workforce, but all North America restructuring to be wrapped up by June.
Canadian retaliatory tariffs lifted as US kills steel-aluminum penalties
More than 70 other US products including licorice, coffee, sleeping bags and ketchup.
American distillers welcome end of tariffs in Canada, Mexico [UPDATED]
They’ve suffered shrinking exports since the last half of 2018 due to tariffs in key markets.
EU rejects claim that its car exports threaten US security
Trump is delaying for six months any decision to slap tariffs on foreign cars.
