international trade

Trump’s America actually has a trade surplus with Canada

The U.S. administration’s rhetoric on trade deficits is wrongheaded—and also ignores the huge benefits American exporters reap from processed imports

Coming soon, Donald Trump’s NAFTA demands

Canadians are waiting for Americans to show their hand with NAFTA renegotiations just weeks away

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump

As the U.S. retreats on trade, China is quietly picking up the pieces

Canada has committed to diversifying its global trade portfolio. The key question now is how closely to align with China’s growing influence

Canada remains on Donald Trump’s nice list—for now

A visit from one of Trump’s senior business advisors offers some reassurances—and shows what could be ahead in Canada-U.S. relations

Trudeau’s pitch for Brand Canada in a Trumped-up world

Trudeau hopes to convince global investors that Canada is a safe harbour against the forces of protectionism and nationalism, but will they listen?

Europe is back!?!

Help for the Canadian economy? Yes, from Europe.

The eurozone recovery is shaky, but it’s still a big deal

Jobs and other myths about trade

Stephen Gordon on a debunking spree

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The new NDP?

The NDP would like you to know that it doesn’t oppose trade.

Ed Fast on Canada’s shift toward Asia, FTAs and exports of expertise

The minister of international trade talks with Luiza Ch. Savage

Singing in harmony?

The U.S. and Canada—singing in harmony?

U.S. and Canadian business groups are urging their governments to coordinate rules and ease restrictions

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Megapundit: James Moore, son of Trudeau?

Must-reads: Don Martin on Gomery’s comeuppance; Susan Riley on the cabinet shuffle; Richard Gwyn on the Green Shift.