35 h. ago Trump Seeks to Move Newsom’s Tariff Challenge Out of California

The Trump administration is seeking to move California Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal challenge to the US tariff regime out of San Francisco federal court to the Court of International Trade in New York.

Economics

46 h. ago Ontario’s free trade legislation is a game changer for Canada’s internal trade framework, but more provinces need to get on board

Toronto, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada congratulates the Ontario government for tabling legislation to remove its Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) exceptions, adopt mutual recognition with reciprocating provinces, liberalize labour mobility and allow direct-to-consumer sales of alcohol. “Every premier in Canada should be looking to Ontario and doing what it did yesterday […]

Economics

67 h. ago Ontario to loosen internal trade, remove barriers on alcohol and labour mobility

Ontario is set to table legislation to make trade between provinces easier, as a way to shore up the economy against the effects of American tariffs. Officials say the bill would make Ontario the first government in Canada to unconditionally remove all current exceptions to interprovincial free trade. The legislation would also enable the government […]

Economics

3 d. ago China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with the US

BEIJING (AP) — China appointed a new top international trade negotiator on Wednesday amid tariff tensions with the U.S. The government said that Li Chenggang has been appointed to replace Wang Shouwen, who participated in the trade negotiations for the 2020 trade deal between the China and the U.S. The world’s two largest economies have […]

Society

3 d. ago China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China appointed a new trade negotiator Wednesday in the midst of its tariff fight with the U.S. The government said Li Chenggang replaces Wang Shouwen, who participated in negotiations for the 2020 trade deal between the China and the U.S. The world’s two largest economies have been steadily increasing tariffs on […]

Economics

7 d. ago SNOBELEN: Canada needs leadership to rescue economy from Trump’s blender

I always wondered what would happen if you put the economy in a blender and turned it on high. Now, thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump, we know. Trump tossed international trade into a blender and flipped the switch. Global markets spun around as trillions of dollars spilled out. Froth formed around lost jobs and […]

Politics

7 d. ago Could Trump’s tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall

President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have stirred widespread anxiety about a severe economic downturn — and curiosity, for some, about how it might affect the world’s warming climate. Experts say a slowdown in international trade might have a brief and slight benefit in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which come in part from fuels like […]

Economics

9 d. ago All In on Solidarity: United Steelworkers International union united against Trump tariffs

LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Steelworkers joined thousands of delegates from across the United States and the Caribbean at the 2025 United Steelworkers union (USW) International Convention where a strong and bold resolution calling for fair trade and an end to Trump’s reckless tariffs on Canadian goods was unanimously adopted. As […]

Society

1 week ago South Korea Eyes Boosting Energy Imports to Cut Surplus With US

A top South Korean trade official said the government is reviewing multiple packages to present to the Trump administration as it seeks to reduce a trade surplus with the US in a bid to negotiate a lower tariff rate.

Economics

2 w. ago Saskatchewan industries looking to be a step ahead of the looming tariffs

Saskatchewan industries are teaming in an effort to advocate for themselves with international partners. All in the goal of promoting trade and investment in the province.

Economics

2 w. ago Gold prices could keep climbing as Trump’s trade policies rock markets

Gold prices have been spiking as President Donald Trump's tariff policies have started an international trade war that's roiled financial markets.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump open to tariff negotiations, will hit drug imports ‘soon’

United States President Donald Trump said he was open to negotiations that would reduce the tariffs he’s planning to implement on countries next week, but that he didn’t expect deals ahead of his April 2 announcement. “I’m certainly open to that, if we can do something, we can get something for it,” Trump told reporters […]

Economics

2 w. ago David Oliver: Trump weaponizing the international trade system

It's clear many countries are seen as adversaries to be dealt with, especially those with policies that incentivize low domestic consumption

Society

3 w. ago Xi Woos Global Business Leaders as Trump Intensifies Trade War

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to improve market access at a meeting with a group of global business leaders in Beijing, in an effort to boost investor sentiment as rising tariffs fuel uncertainty for the economy and international trade.

Economics

3 w. ago Canada’s ‘old relationship’ with U.S. ‘is over’ amid Trump tariffs: Carney

Carney promised to bring retaliatory measures and reduce internal trade barriers after Trump announced new auto tariffs that will begin next week.

Economics

4 w. ago Ford plans to table law to eliminate internal trade barriers, pushes Ring of Fire work

Ontario is promising legislation to tear down internal trade barriers as soon as the legislature returns and also looking to push its delayed work on the Ring of Fire.

Events

4 w. ago Premiers call for end to internal trade barriers ahead of meeting with Carney

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said 'we need a united Canada'

Economics

4 w. ago Central Bankers Move Slowly Through Fog of Trump’s Trade Wars

US President Donald Trump has already upended global trade and the postwar international security consensus. Now he’s throwing central banking into disarray.

Economics