Canola farmers struggle with Chinese tariffs, low prices
Canadian canola farmers like Ryan Scragg are holding unsold crops due to lingering Chinese tariffs and low market prices, threatening profitability. Learn about the ongoing trade impact.
Canadian canola farmers like Ryan Scragg are holding unsold crops due to lingering Chinese tariffs and low market prices, threatening profitability. Learn about the ongoing trade impact.
Krishnan Suthanthiran bought Kitsault, B.C., for $7M in 2005. He's spent 13 years pitching it as an energy export hub to India, now seeking government support for oil and gas pipelines. Read his ambitious plan.
Premier Danielle Smith calls for urgent federal approval of a new heavy oil pipeline to B.C., citing U.S. action in Venezuela as a direct threat to Canada's energy market share.
Energy expert Jack Mintz argues Canada's oil sector can withstand Venezuela's renewed U.S. exports, citing Alberta's efficiency and Venezuela's deep-seated challenges. Read the analysis.
Prime Minister Mark Carney identifies China as Canada's primary security threat while preparing for trade talks. Learn about the risks and diplomatic balancing act.
Canada's merchandise trade balance swung to a $583 million deficit in October 2025 as U.S. tariffs push export share to a record low outside pandemic. Read the full analysis.
The Manitoba Métis Federation announces a landmark partnership to develop a wind energy project, marking a significant step in Indigenous-led renewable energy and economic sovereignty. Learn about this green power initiative.
The U.S.-backed change in Venezuela puts Canada's oil exports at risk, highlighting an urgent need for trade diversification and infrastructure investment. Read the analysis.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China next week to meet President Xi Jinping, seeking to rebuild relations and diversify trade as U.S. tariffs impact growth. Read the full story.
A leading economist says Venezuelan crude can only fill a small fraction of Canadian oil exports in the near term, impacting global markets. Read the full analysis.
Experts say concerns that Canadian oil exports will be displaced by Venezuelan crude are premature. Canada's deep integration with U.S. refineries and Venezuela's infrastructure challenges provide a buffer.
PM Mark Carney says Canadian oil remains competitive despite Venezuela's political shift, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urges swift pipeline approval to secure new markets.
President Trump's push to unlock Venezuelan crude is strengthening the political argument for a new Canadian pipeline to diversify oil exports to Asia. Learn how this impacts Canada's energy strategy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the capture of Venezuela's leader highlights Canada's energy security risks. She urges swift action on a West Coast pipeline to secure market access.
A Canadian energy expert advises against panic in the oil patch following the capture of Venezuela's Maduro, emphasizing the need for long-term competitiveness.
The United States made history in 2025 as the first nation to export over 100 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas in a single year, driven by new capacity. Discover the implications for global energy markets.
Samsung Electronics shares hit a record high after its CEO quoted customers saying 'Samsung is back,' fueling a broader Asian tech rally driven by AI optimism and surging semiconductor exports. Discover the details.
As 2026 begins, Canada's trade sector faces pivotal shifts. Explore the evolving landscape, from port operations to policy, and understand what's at stake for the national economy.
The U.S. has drastically reduced proposed anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta makers following a review, a move welcomed by Rome. The decision impacts major exporters like La Molisana and Garofalo.
China announces significant 55% additional tariffs on certain beef imports, a move with potential repercussions for global agricultural trade and export markets.
Venezuela's oil storage tanks are reportedly filled with residual fuel as exports are slashed to a minimum, according to Reuters sources. Explore the details and implications of this significant development in the global energy sector.
India's control of 40% of global rice exports is depleting critical groundwater reserves, threatening a severe water crisis. Experts warn of global food security risks.
Calgary Herald readers advocate for Canada to intensify oil marketing in Asia and develop West Coast export terminals, responding to global energy dynamics. Explore the debate.
The Canadian government has suspended its planned ban on exporting single-use plastic waste. This policy reversal, announced December 24, 2025, marks a significant shift in environmental strategy. Read the details and implications.
Nvidia plans to start shipping its H200 AI chips to China in February 2025, according to Reuters sources. This move follows U.S. export restrictions and highlights the ongoing tech trade dynamics.
The U.S. has boarded two more oil tankers off Venezuela, escalating a blockade that experts warn could halt all of the country's crude exports. Read the latest on the rising tensions.
U.S. forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating Trump's blockade. The move disrupts global crude flows and risks pushing oil prices higher. Get the latest details.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggests a pipeline route through Montana, Idaho, and Washington could bypass B.C.'s resistance. Explore the escalating interprovincial energy conflict.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirms a landmark $35 billion natural gas agreement with Egypt, marking a significant development in regional energy and diplomacy. Read the details.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to double non-U.S. exports hits a major roadblock: key Canadian ports are near capacity, with upgrades taking years. Experts warn of lost business and jobs.