Category : International Trade


Carney, Premiers to Meet on CUSMA in Ottawa This Month

Prime Minister Mark Carney will convene Canada's premiers in Ottawa later this month to discuss the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). This high-stakes meeting aims to align provincial and federal strategies on continental trade.

Global Economy's 2025 Stability Was an Illusion

Despite steady growth, 2025's global economy masked the damage of U.S. tariffs and policy chaos. AI spending and fiscal expansion provided a fragile cover, but 2026 could reveal the true cost.

Canada-U.S. Must Cooperate Beyond Trump Era

Joel Kotkin argues that despite political shifts, deep economic and social ties bind Canada and the U.S., requiring continued cooperation on issues like immigration and resources.

U.S. Warns Toronto Sex Shop Over Bahrain Shipments

A Toronto adult store receives official letters from the U.S. Department of Defense demanding it stop sending certain items, including butt plugs, to Bahrain. The unusual correspondence is now framed and displayed.

Freeland named economic adviser to Ukrainian President

Former Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as an economic adviser by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking her latest role since resigning from cabinet. Read about her mandate and the political history behind this move.

What's Changed in Canadian Trade for 2026?

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.

U.S. Cuts Proposed Pasta Tariffs on Italian Makers

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.

U.S. Approves TSMC Chip Tool Exports to China for 2025

The U.S. government has granted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) its annual approval to export advanced chipmaking equipment to its China facilities, a key development in global tech trade. Read the full analysis.

Unfulfilled Trump Tariff Threats of 2025

A look back at the major tariff threats made by former President Donald Trump in 2025 that ultimately did not come to pass, and what it means for trade policy.

B.C.-Washington border traffic drops 40% in 2025

Cross-border travel from B.C. to Washington State fell sharply in 2025 due to a Canadian boycott. Get updates on this and six other major stories from the year, including real estate and legal battles.

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