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Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official

Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump administration on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has seen its opening delayed at the request of the United States, a White House official said Friday. Speaking on background, the administration official said Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke with the White House recently about the bridge but...

Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official

Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump administration on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has seen its opening delayed at the request of the United States, a White House official said Friday.

Ambassador tells Canada to don 'sales hat' after Trump questions future of trade pact

Ambassador tells Canada to don 'sales hat' after Trump questions future of trade pact

The United States' top diplomat in Canada says that when U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. doesn't need anything from its northern neighbour, he's actually looking for ways to collaborate. "When the president says we don't need this from Canada, or there's nothing we need, America has a tremendous amount of things where we have a need," U.S. Ambassador...

Ambassador tells Canada to don 'sales hat' after Trump questions future of trade pact

Ambassador tells Canada to don 'sales hat' after Trump questions future of trade pact

The United States' top diplomat in Canada says that when U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. doesn't need anything from its northern neighbour, he's actually looking for ways to collaborate.

Trump 'not looking to renew' CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports

Trump 'not looking to renew' CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports

U.S. President Donald Trump is again saying the American economy does not need anything from Canada or Mexico and he is "not looking to renew" the continental trade pact. Trump made the comments in the Oval Office Wednesday when asked about the July 1 deadline to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade, known in Canada as CUSMA. If the deadline...

Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week

Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week

A ribbon-cutting event for the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to go ahead later this week. A source with knowledge of the plan, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly, said the event is tentatively scheduled for Friday. The Detroit Free Press has reported that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former governor Rick...

Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week

Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week

WASHINGTON -- A ribbon-cutting event for the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to go ahead later this week.

Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new 10 per cent tariff

Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new 10 per cent tariff

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his Liberal government will soon introduce legislation on forced labour in supply chains after the Trump administration proposed a 10 per cent additional tariff on Canada and other countries following an investigation into the issue. "Canada has a very strong legislative regime against forced labour in supply chains," Carney told reporters in Ottawa. "We...

Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new 10 per cent tariff

Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new 10 per cent tariff

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his Liberal government will soon introduce legislation on forced labour in supply chains after the Trump administration proposed a 10 per cent additional tariff on Canada and other countries following an investigation into the issue.

Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new tariffs

Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his Liberal government will soon introduce legislation on forced labour in supply chains after the Trump administration proposed a 10 per cent additional tariff on Canada and other countries following an investigation into the issue.

Canada sends letter to U.S., Mexico calling for renewal of trade agreement

Canada sends letter to U.S., Mexico calling for renewal of trade agreement

Canada has sent a letter to the United States and Mexico recommending that the three countries renew the continental trade pact. The letter from Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is required as part of the mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, known in Canada as CUSMA. LeBlanc is set to travel to Washington today to meet with U.S...

Canada sends letter to U.S., Mexico calling for renewal of trade agreement

Canada sends letter to U.S., Mexico calling for renewal of trade agreement

Canada has sent a letter to the United States and Mexico recommending that the three countries renew the continental trade pact as Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc prepares to meet with his American counterpart in Washington.

LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Tuesday

LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Tuesday

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to travel to Washington on Tuesday to meet with his American counterpart as official negotiations between Ottawa and the Trump administration on a critical continental trade pact lag behind talks with Mexico. LeBlanc's spokesperson Gabriel Brunet said the minister will be joined by Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette for a meeting with U.S...

LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Tuesday

LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Tuesday

WASHINGTON -- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to travel to Washington on Tuesday to meet with his American counterpart as official negotiations between Ottawa and the Trump administration on a critical continental trade pact lag behind talks with Mexico.

Stronger Canada will help 'make America great again,' Carney tells NY business crowd

Stronger Canada will help 'make America great again,' Carney tells NY business crowd

NEW YORK -- Canada's efforts to diversify trade ties and wean itself off the U.S. market will make it a better ally to the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney told an audience of business professionals in New York City on Thursday.

Stronger Canada will help 'make America great again,' Carney tells NY business crowd

Stronger Canada will help 'make America great again,' Carney tells NY business crowd

Prime Minister Mark Carney told an audience of business professionals in New York City on Thursday that Canada's efforts to diversify its trade and wean itself off the U.S. market make it a better ally. Carney spoke to the Economic Club of New York, outlining Canada's economic strategy and the progress made so far. It's part of his government's efforts...

Stronger Canada will help 'make America great again,' Carney tells NY business crowd

Stronger Canada will help 'make America great again,' Carney tells NY business crowd

NEW YORK -- Canada's efforts to diversify trade ties and wean itself off the U.S. market will make it a better ally to the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney told an audience of business professionals in New York City on Thursday.

Carney set to deliver remarks, pitch Canada as investment hub in New York

Carney set to deliver remarks, pitch Canada as investment hub in New York

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York City Thursday to meet with business leaders as the relationship between Canada and the United States remains rocky ahead of a review of the continental trade pact.

Carney set to deliver remarks, pitch Canada as investment hub in New York

Carney set to deliver remarks, pitch Canada as investment hub in New York

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York City Thursday to meet with business leaders as the relationship between Canada and the United States remains rocky ahead of a review of the continental trade pact. The Prime Minister's Office has not identified the CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders and money managers Carney is expected to meet with to pitch Canada as...

Trump's trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement

Trump's trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar said there will be tariffs in place on Mexico and Canada even though the countries are part of a continental trade pact. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that most nations around the world have "begrudgingly" accepted tariffs are part of the Trump administration's ongoing policies and have been willing to continue...

Trump's trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement

Trump's trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar said there will be tariffs in place on Mexico and Canada even though the countries are part of a continental trade pact.

Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities

Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities

A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper laying out priorities for a collective North American defence pact with Canada, but that Ottawa did not deliver a "credible" response. That lack of response is just one of several irritants the senior Pentagon official said is creating a rift in North American defence co-operation. Canada's delayed...

Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities

Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities

WASHINGTON -- A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper laying out priorities for a collective North American defence pact with Canada, but that Ottawa did not deliver a "credible" response.

Former residence of Canada's consul general in New York is sold for US$8.05 million

Former residence of Canada's consul general in New York is sold for US$8.05 million

WASHINGTON -- The former residence of Canada's consul general in New York has sold for US$8.05 million after nearly two years on the market.

U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over subsidy claims

U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over subsidy claims

The United States has put countervailing duties on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply flawed." The change, posted in the federal register on Monday, will slap most fresh mushrooms with tariffs of 2.84 per cent. Two companies received separate duties: Champ's Fresh Farms Inc. was hit with...

U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over subsidy claims

U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over subsidy claims

WASHINGTON -- The United States has put countervailing duties on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply flawed."

Former residence of Canada's consul general in New York is sold for US$8.05 million

Former residence of Canada's consul general in New York is sold for US$8.05 million

The former residence of Canada's consul general in New York has sold for US$8.05 million after nearly two years on the market. Global Affairs Canada confirmed the sale price -- which amounts to just over C$11 million -- on Monday after receiving an offer on the five-bedroom apartment on Park Avenue in March. Global Affairs Canada said the final sale...

Former residence of Canada's consul general in New York is sold

Former residence of Canada's consul general in New York is sold

WASHINGTON -- The former residence of Canada's consul general in New York has sold after nearly two years on the market.

U.S. says it's pausing long-standing military board with Canada

U.S. says it's pausing long-standing military board with Canada

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. undersecretary of defence said Monday that the United States is pausing a long-standing military board, claiming "Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defense commitments."

New York consul general's former Park Avenue residence has sold

New York consul general's former Park Avenue residence has sold

WASHINGTON -- The former residence of Canada's consul general in New York has sold after nearly two years on the market.

Trump's trade czar says U.S. looking to work with Canada on energy: sources

Trump's trade czar says U.S. looking to work with Canada on energy: sources

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Canadians looking for insights into the future of bilateral trade this week that "America First" is policy, not a slogan, and they should not expect a return to the way things were. Sources who attended a roundtable with U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Wednesday told The Canadian Press that...

Trump's trade czar says U.S. looking to work with Canada on energy: sources

Trump's trade czar says U.S. looking to work with Canada on energy: sources

WASHINGTON -- United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Canadians looking for insights into the future of bilateral trade this week that "America First" is policy, not a slogan, and they should not expect a return to the way things were.

Canada's top envoy to Washington apologizes for sending English-only invitation

Canada's top envoy to Washington apologizes for sending English-only invitation

WASHINGTON -- Canada's top envoy to Washington has apologized for sending an English-only invitation to members of Parliament.

Expert says it's time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade

Expert says it's time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade

Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle's trunk outside a Houston grocery store last week, Texan Herman Moreno said he doesn't think Canada has any kind of trading relationship with Texas at all. "Canada better straighten up, bro," he said. "If they want their money, they better straighten up." Canada is actually the Lone Star State's second-largest trading partner. Many...

Expert says it's time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade

Expert says it's time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade

HOUSTON -- Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle's trunk outside a Houston grocery store last week, Texan Herman Moreno said he doesn't think Canada has any kind of trading relationship with Texas at all.

U.S. safety board says warning system didn't sound alarm before LaGuardia crash
Experts say Canada can't avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults

Experts say Canada can't avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults

U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls for allies to help him finish the war he started with Iran. Many NATO member countries were already grappling with the future of the alliance after a key member -- the United States -- threatened to take over Greenland, an ally's...

Experts say Canada can't avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults

Experts say Canada can't avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls for allies to help him finish the war he started with Iran.

Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico

Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory review of the continental trade pact are lagging behind those with Mexico. Speaking on Fox Business today, Greer says talks are moving ahead with his Mexican counterparts as the Trump administration negotiates changes to the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known as CUSMA.

Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico

Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico

WASHINGTON -- Trade talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory review of the continental trade pact are lagging behind those with Mexico, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday.

Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada

Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has expanded its trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to shore up the president's tariff policies.

Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada

Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has expanded its trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to shore up the president's tariff policies.

Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada

Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada

The Trump administration has expanded its trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to shore up the president's tariff policies. "We are trying to move very quickly," United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC Friday. "We are trying to move in a matter of months." Greer's office announced Wednesday that it was launching investigations of the...

Canada not a target for Trump administration's new tariff investigations

Canada not a target for Trump administration's new tariff investigations

The Trump administration launched trade investigations of multiple countries Wednesday in an attempt to solidify the president's tariff policies after the Supreme Court struck down his previous efforts to realign global trade. Canada was not included in the list of countries targeted by President Donald Trump's investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Mexico is on the...

Canada not a target for Trump administration's new tariff investigations

Canada not a target for Trump administration's new tariff investigations

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration launched trade investigations of multiple countries Wednesday in an attempt to solidify the president's tariff policies after the Supreme Court struck down his previous efforts to realign global trade.

Canada's new trade team meets Trump's trade czar in Washington to talk CUSMA review

Canada's new trade team meets Trump's trade czar in Washington to talk CUSMA review

WASHINGTON -- Canada's new chief trade negotiator to the United States met her American counterpart in Washington on Friday as Ottawa sought to steady the bilateral relationship ahead of a review of the critical continental trade pact.

LeBlanc meets U.S. trade czar in Washington as Ottawa looks ahead to CUSMA review

LeBlanc meets U.S. trade czar in Washington as Ottawa looks ahead to CUSMA review

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc sat down with President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday as Ottawa continued preparations for a review of the critical continental trade pact. LeBlanc's office said the meeting with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer included discussions of the upcoming mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, known as CUSMA, as well...

LeBlanc meets U.S. trade czar in Washington as Ottawa looks ahead to CUSMA review

LeBlanc meets U.S. trade czar in Washington as Ottawa looks ahead to CUSMA review

WASHINGTON -- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc sat down with President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday as Ottawa continued preparations for a review of the critical continental trade pact.

LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday

LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday

WASHINGTON -- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday, a day after the United States announced it was launching bilateral discussions with Mexico on the review of the continental trade pact.

Judge orders refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Judge orders refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON -- A judge with the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered refunds for companies that paid tariffs that were later struck down by the United States Supreme Court.

Trump's trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs

Trump's trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar says if Canada wants a deal with Washington, it will have to accept "some level of higher tariff" and help to reshore American industries.

Trump's trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs

Trump's trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs

U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar says if Canada wants a deal with Washington, it will have to accept "some level of higher tariff" and help to reshore American industries. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBC News' Katie Simpson on Tuesday that "if Canada wants to come in and participate in this type of reshoring we are trying...

Trump defends controversial policies, tariffs in State of the Union

Trump defends controversial policies, tariffs in State of the Union

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow

Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in his annual state of the union address on Tuesday, days after the United States Supreme Court struck down his levy powers.

Trump gives State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers

Trump gives State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump stood before Congress Tuesday and declared "our nation is back" as he delivered the annual state of the union address.

Trump to give State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers

Trump to give State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers

WASHINGTON -- When U.S. President Donald Trump stands before Congress on Tuesday to deliver the annual state of the union address, he'll be defending trade and immigration agendas that have stumbled lately in the face of legal setbacks and grim polling.

Trump says he's increasing the worldwide tariff to 15 per cent

Trump says he's increasing the worldwide tariff to 15 per cent

Donald Trump's erratic tariffs threats continued Saturday with a pledge to increase his new worldwide tariff to 15 per cent, a day after the Supreme Court quashed the U.S. president's favoured tariff tool. "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs, which will continue our extraordinarily successful process...

Trump says he's increasing the worldwide tariff to 15 per cent

Trump says he's increasing the worldwide tariff to 15 per cent

Donald Trump's erratic tariffs threats continued Saturday with a pledge to increase his new worldwide tariff to 15 per cent, a day after the Supreme Court quashed the U.S. president's favoured tariff tool.

Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent global tariff

Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent global tariff

The majority of Canadian exports will remain exempted from Donald Trump's new 10 per cent global levy, as the U.S. president pivots after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to his plans to realign global trade. A fact sheet from the White House said the latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade, known as...

Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent global tariff

Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent global tariff

WASHINGTON -- The majority of Canadian exports will remain exempted from Donald Trump's new 10 per cent global levy, as the U.S. president pivots after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to his plans to realign global trade.