Category : International Trade


U.S. Ambassador Says 'We Do Not Need Canada'

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra delivers a blunt message on trade, warning Canada's actions on China and boycotts set the tone for crucial CUSMA renegotiations this fall. Read the full analysis.

$30 Barbie from Canada leads to $802 tariff charge

A U.S. grandmother faced an $802 tariff bill for a $30 Barbie doll shipped from Canada. This shocking fee highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of cross-border shopping and customs charges.

Canada, China Sign Energy Cooperation Plan in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China yields a strategic memorandum of understanding on trade and energy, marking a significant step in warming bilateral relations. Explore the details and implications.

Canada Renews Old China Agreements, Tariffs Remain

PM Mark Carney renews expired MOUs with China on energy and lumber, calling it a 'new era.' Industry Minister Joly says talks are more stable than with U.S., but no relief on EV or canola tariffs.

Carney Meets Chinese President Xi for Trade, Security Talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in China for a pivotal meeting with President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade relations and security discussions amid ongoing tariff negotiations. This high-stakes diplomatic mission aims to strengthen bilateral ties.

U.S. Sets 25% Tariff on Chip Imports for Nvidia Deal

The U.S. has enacted a 25% tariff on certain semiconductor imports, a key condition for allowing Nvidia to sell its AI chips to China. This marks a shift in American tech export policy. Read the full analysis.

Carney in Beijing for EV, canola tariff talks

PM Mark Carney aims to de-escalate trade tensions with China, seeking a 'mosaic of partial agreements' on electric vehicle and canola tariffs during his 2026 visit. Could a deal be reached?

PM Carney Begins Trade Mission in Beijing

Prime Minister Carney has landed in Beijing for a pivotal trade mission, aiming to resolve tariffs on Canadian canola and electric vehicles while seeking Chinese investment. Full details on the high-stakes diplomatic visit.

Trump dismisses CUSMA as 'irrelevant' to U.S.

Former President Donald Trump has downplayed the importance of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, calling it irrelevant and hinting at a contentious renegotiation. Explore the potential impact on Canada.

Carney's EV vs Canola Dilemma in China Trade Talks

PM Mark Carney faces a pivotal choice between protecting Ontario's electric vehicle sector and Western Canada's canola industry in high-stakes trade talks with China. Read the details of the tariff standoff.

Trump calls CUSMA trade pact 'irrelevant'

Former President Donald Trump has dismissed the CUSMA trade agreement as 'irrelevant,' signaling a potentially turbulent renegotiation for Canada and Mexico. Learn what this means for North American trade.

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