Economy
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Leading exporters honoured at 2018 Ontario Export Awards
Winners from a cross-section of businesses demonstrate their entrepreneurship entering diverse markets.
Ottawa ‘on a different economic planet’: Alberta finance minister
Doesn’t have a clear understanding of economic damage caused by the failure to build new pipelines to coastal waters.
Group of US senators urge Trump to expedite congressional vote on USMCA
Warn of the dangers of getting the trade pact approved in 2019, once a new crop of Democratic members are sworn in.
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Ottawa’s fall update: $16B competitiveness response to US tax reforms
Plan to help Canada compete with the US for investment dollars forecasts slightly deeper annual deficits over the coming years.
Analysis: Rising US, China rivalry deepening rifts in Asia
Clash between the world’s two biggest economies is shaking regional amity.
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Ottawa has a competitiveness plan, but it’s unclear how much help is needed
Focus will be on targeted measures to attract investment, rather than broad-based corporate tax reductions.
UK’s May confronts party rebels as EU prepares Brexit summit [UPDATED]
Draft agreement has triggered an avalanche of criticism in Britain and left the prime minister fighting to keep her job.
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US, China trade barbs on tariffs as Trudeau meets with ASEAN leaders
Trade dispute is over American complaints that Beijing provides deep state subsidies for its businesses, and intellectual property theft.
Manufacturing sales up 0.2% in September: Statistics Canada
Growth in July means the sector had a good third quarter.
Stelco shares climb more than 10 per cent as CEO downplays tariff impacts
The Hamilton-based steel producer paid about $39 million in tariffs in the third quarter.
Experts warn of economic uncertainty until USMCA ratified
With a majority of the seats in the House of Representatives in January, Democrats hint at a go-slow approach.
Trudeau lays down challenge to companies in bid to boost trade with Asia [UPDATED]
ASEAN region is nearly 650 million people and already Canada’s sixth-biggest trading partner.
Canada still hopes to secure free trade deal with China
Carr says China’s interest in so many Canadian products could ultimately lead to a comprehensive agreement.
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Democratic House win poses challenges, chances for Trump
Republicans plot defense based on offense and turning the public against Democratic investigations.
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US midterm results could delay new trade deal into 2020, watchers warn
Will the Democrats help push through USMCA, or will they play hardball with Trump?
