Source: James McCarten, The Canadian Press, February 26, 2019 WASHINGTON – Canada’s trade-versus-tariffs drama with the United States has entered its third act, and the scenery has changed – from Capitol Hill to Parliament Hill. For months, the iconic silhouette of the U.S. Congress has been a fitting and familiar backdrop for marathon Canadian lobbying efforts… Continue reading Debate on U.S.-Canada tariffs heads to Parliament Hill
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Canadian ambassador expects U.S. steel tariffs to be lifted in a ‘few weeks’
Source: Ben Cousins, CTV News, February 21, 2019 Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. expects mounting pressure on American businesses will force White House officials to remove tariffs in “the next few weeks.” David McNaughton made the comments to reporters on Thursday following a panel discussion with the Canadian American Business Council in Washington, D.C. He… Continue reading Canadian ambassador expects U.S. steel tariffs to be lifted in a ‘few weeks’
Canada collects $839M in steel and aluminum tariffs, but aid for sector mostly unspent
Source: Janyce McGregor, CBC News, January 27, 2019 Federal support from $2-billion aid package slow to pay out Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland told an interviewer in Davos this week that once the U.S. drops its steel and aluminum tariffs, Canada will too, “30 seconds later.” Until that day comes, the extra taxation is pretty lucrative for… Continue reading Canada collects $839M in steel and aluminum tariffs, but aid for sector mostly unspent
With tariffs still in place, Ottawa to commit up to $90M for Algoma Steel
Source: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press, January 9, 2019 OTTAWA — The federal government is to announce up to $90 million in support for Ontario’s Algoma Steel on Thursday in a commitment aimed at helping the producer deal with the American tariffs on steel and aluminum, The Canadian Press has learned. Economic Development Minister Navdeep… Continue reading With tariffs still in place, Ottawa to commit up to $90M for Algoma Steel
Steel tariffs make agriculture equipment unaffordable for some Sask. farmers
Source: Wendy Winiewski, Global News, July 12, 2018 Are steel and aluminum tariffs affecting decisions by farmers on whether to purchase new machinery? Some Saskatchewan producers’ buying intentions have shifted in light of recent trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. “You don’t want to buy high and sell low,” Chad Doerksen said with a chuckle on Thursday. The… Continue reading Steel tariffs make agriculture equipment unaffordable for some Sask. farmers
Trump, dairy farmers broaden attacks on Liberals as speedy metal tariffs urged
Source: Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, June 4, 2018 OTTAWA — The Canada-U.S. trade war bled into farm fields on Monday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government faced dual attacks from Canadian dairy farmers, and President Donald Trump. The Dairy Farmers of Canada branded as “troubling” and “worrisome” comments Trudeau made on NBC’s Meet the Press… Continue reading Trump, dairy farmers broaden attacks on Liberals as speedy metal tariffs urged
Trudeau says U.S. steel tariffs on national security grounds are insulting
Source: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press, June 3, 2018 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is “insulting” that U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada’s steel industry poses a national security risk to the United States. Speaking on NBC’s Sunday morning news show Meet the Press, Trudeau said he wants to make sure Americans, and… Continue reading Trudeau says U.S. steel tariffs on national security grounds are insulting
Sask. premier calls looming ‘trade war’ unproductive, supports Ottawa’s move to add retaliatory tariffs
Source: CBC News, May 31, 2018 Scott Moe to travel to Washington, meet with senior officials in wake of U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs Saskatchewan’s premier says at first glance, he supports Ottawa’s move to slap retaliatory tariffs on a whole host of goods from the U.S. Scott Moe said Thursday he was disappointed to learn of the… Continue reading Sask. premier calls looming ‘trade war’ unproductive, supports Ottawa’s move to add retaliatory tariffs
Canada retaliates against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs, announces dollar-for-dollar ‘countermeasures’
Source: Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, May 31, 2018 WASHINGTON – Canada is imposing dollar-for-dollar tariff “countermeasures” on up to $16.6 billion worth of U.S. imports in response to the American decision to make good on its threat of similar tariffs against Canadian-made steel and aluminum. The tariffs, which apply to a long list of U.S.… Continue reading Canada retaliates against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs, announces dollar-for-dollar ‘countermeasures’
Trump hits Canadian steel, aluminum with tariffs
Source: Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, May 31, 2018 WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says the U.S. will slap tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and European Union steel and aluminium as of midnight tonight. Canada, Mexico and Europe were exempted from import duties of 25 per cent on steel and 10 per cent on aluminum… Continue reading Trump hits Canadian steel, aluminum with tariffs