Derek Decloet

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US-Canada Trade Talks Frozen as Carney Weighs DC Trip Next Week

US-Canada Trade Talks Frozen as Carney Weighs DC Trip Next Week

Trade talks between the US and Canada remain stalled, and there’s an emerging belief in both governments that key issues will be rolled into next year’s broader review of the North American trade accord, people familiar with the matter said. There have been no negotiations since US President Donald Trump’s Oct. 23 social media post that halted them, the people...

Canada to Stall Electric Vehicle Rules as Carney Seeks to Boost Auto Sector

Canada to Stall Electric Vehicle Rules as Carney Seeks to Boost Auto Sector

Canada is delaying a plan to force automakers to hit minimum sales levels for electric vehicles by 2026, a concession to manufacturers in a sector that has been upended by tariffs. Canada is delaying a plan to force automakers to hit minimum sales levels for electric vehicles by 2026, a concession to manufacturers in a sector that has been upended...

Canada's Election Hinges on Who Can Fix an Economy Under US Threat

Canada's Election Hinges on Who Can Fix an Economy Under US Threat

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to plunge Canada into an election campaign on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump’s trade war sharpens the focus on fixing long-standing problems that have hindered the Canadian economy.

Trudeau Backs Away From Tax Threat on Apartment Owners

Trudeau Backs Away From Tax Threat on Apartment Owners

The government of Justin Trudeau pulled back on a threat to hit some real estate investment trusts in Canada with a new tax regime after opposition from the industry. The finance department posted a three-sentence statement on its website on May 8, saying that “no changes to the tax treatment of REITs are being considered at this time.” That removes...