49 h. ago China Says Trade Tensions, Pandemic Made Emissions Cuts Tough

China has experienced challenges in reducing carbon emissions intensity, one of the key climate goals set out in the 14th five-year plan, citing factors including trade tensions, weather and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Society

6 d. ago China’s export growth slows in August as US tariffs and trade tensions bite

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the country’s customs agency said Monday. Exports reached $321.8 billion in August, a 4.4% increase compared to the same month last year. That was down from a 7.2% jump in July. Meanwhile, imports totaled $219.5 billion, a 1.8% […]

Economics

6 d. ago China Is Cranking Up its LNG Trade with Russia in Test For Trump

China appears to be setting up a system to import regular cargoes of liquefied natural gas from a Russian project sanctioned by the US, a move that will test the Trump administration’s willingness to penalize Beijing in its efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenue.

Economics

8 d. ago Nenshi says Canada must engage with China on canola tariffs but surtax on Chinese EVs outside his ‘pay grade’

Nenshi stressed that Canada needs to engage directly with China's government to resolve the escalating trade war

Economics

9 d. ago Canada confirms work underway on review of tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum

It was also announced Thursday, that Carney's parliamentary secretary would travel to China as part of a trade delegation led by Saskatchewan's premier to address 'trade irritants'

Economics

9 d. ago Prime Minister Carney sending MP to China to push back against canola tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Parliamentary Secretary will join Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a three day trade mission to China to discuss "trade irritants."

Politics

9 d. ago Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says he is sending his parliamentary secretary to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to get Beijing to scrap its canola tariffs and address other “trade irritants.” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is leading a trade mission to China that starts Saturday, and Carney’s office says Nova Scotia MP Kody […]

Economics

1 week ago US Holds Back China Trade Threats as It Weighs Russia Sanctions

The US has held back from imposing secondary sanctions on China over its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine because broader trade negotiations are continuing, the US’s envoy to NATO said Tuesday.

Economics

1 week ago Xi, Putin Tighten Ties in Beijing With Apparent Gas Breakthrough

President Vladimir Putin appears to have secured a diplomatic win he has sought for years, with a massive pipeline deal that would tie Russia and China together for decades and could redefine the global gas trade.

Politics

2 w. ago CUTRIC Releases ZEB Database Report #6, Canada’s Zero Emissions Bus Landscape and Transitioning Readiness, Revealing Steady Progress in Zero Emissions Bus Adoption Amid Shifting Landscape

Data collected from 60 transit agencies shows steady progress in electrification: more agencies have moved from planning to procurement and commissioning. TORONTO — The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium ( CUTRIC), a nonprofit organization that spearheads, designs, and launches technology and commercialization projects that aim to make Canada a global leader in low-carbon […]

Society

2 w. ago China Books Australian Canola Cargoes After Canada Trade Spat

China has booked at least three shipments of Australian canola, potentially ending a years-long freeze as the Asian nation seeks to diversify its sources following a trade fallout with major supplier Canada.

Economics

2 w. ago WARMINGTON: With ‘elbows up’ era over, it’s wonderful time for another election

Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary believes government should be focused on China, not U.S. trade war

Politics

3 w. ago Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe heads to China Sept. 6 to talk trade amid canola fight

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he leaves in two weeks to talk trade in China as his province grapples with punishing tariffs on canola. Moe’s office says the six-day trip, starting Sept. 6, will be the first time in six years that a Canadian premier has led a trade mission to China. Moe […]

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: Alberta premier says Canada's EV tariff should be 'reconsidered' amid canola trade dispute with China

"With canola in particular, we also know that it's retaliation for the 100 per cent EV tax. And it seems to me that the federal government needs to work on that," said Danielle Smith

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta canola farmers will need federal help, as Ottawa assists other sectors facing tariffs

"With canola in particular, we also know that it's retaliation for the 100 per cent EV tax. And it seems to me that the federal government needs to work on that," said Danielle Smith

Economics

3 w. ago Canada seeks meeting to address China’s WTO complaint over steel tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint last week at the World Trade Organization. Beijing is taking issue with Canada’s 25 per cent surtax on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China, calling the duties discriminatory and urging Ottawa to reverse course. Prime Minister Mark […]

Economics

3 w. ago China Seeks to Reopen Australia Canola Trade as Canada Ties Sour

China is working to reopen rapeseed trade with Australia after a five-year pause, seeking to secure supplies of a key animal feed ingredient as ties with top supplier Canada sour.

Economics

4 w. ago China files complaint with World Trade Organization over Canadian steel tariffs

OTTAWA — China is taking its dispute with Canada over steel tariffs to the World Trade Organization. Beijing filed a complaint Friday with the WTO in response to Canadian restrictions on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last month that he was imposing the 25 per cent […]

Economics