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 to host international meeting on Venezuela turmoil, source says
Source: Jim Bronskill and Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, January 24, 2019 OTTAWA — Canada plans to soon host a meeting of countries from the Americas determined to steer troubled Venezuela back on a path to democracy. The gathering of the Lima Group of nations is likely to take place in Canada some time this winter, sources tell… Continue reading Canada to host international meeting on Venezuela turmoil, source says
U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico need to come off, manufacturers plead
Source: James McCarten, The Canadian Press, January 25, 2019 WASHINGTON — American automakers, aluminum producers, manufacturers and farmers are running out of time, money and patience as the North American tariff standoff persists, and they’re pleading with the United States to put an end to it. Industry emissaries are warning U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer… Continue reading U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico need to come off, manufacturers plead
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
‘We stand strong’: PM talks up counter-tariffs
Source: Teresa Wright, The Canadian Press, July 1, 2018 OTTAWA — As Canadians celebrated the country’s birthday on Sunday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on the road highlighting the stand he has taken against the U.S. government’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Speaking in Leamington, Ont., Sunday morning, Trudeau thanked residents and… Continue reading ‘We stand strong’: PM talks up counter-tariffs
Finance ministers discuss tariffs as Ottawa finalizes retaliation to Trump
Source: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press, June 26, 2018 OTTAWA — Finance ministers from across the country weighed the consequences Tuesday of Canada’s intensifying trade dispute with the United States as the federal government worked to finalize details of its retaliation against Donald Trump’s tariffs. The twice-yearly gathering of finance chiefs took place in Ottawa just… Continue reading Finance ministers discuss tariffs as Ottawa finalizes retaliation to Trump
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