Insights and Stories on Trade

China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions

Jun. 6, 2025 at 8:51 am CDT

China called on Friday for steps to improve bilateral ties with Canada, saying there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest, following a spike in trade tensions with many of Beijing’s Western trade partners this year.

China blocks Canada’s request for review of Chinese duties on agriculture, fish

Jun. 5, 2025 at 9:45 am CDT

By Reuters

Confused by Trump’s tariffs? Better ask a lawyer

Jun. 4, 2025 at 11:37 am CDT

By Robert Arnason

EU farmers raise alarm over Mercosur, Ukraine trade deals

Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:47 am CDT

By Inti Landauro Reuters Sybille De La Hamaide

Manitoba and Ontario vow to remove interprovincial trade barriers

May. 14, 2025 at 1:25 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Mexico says it expects early review of CUSMA trade pact

May. 13, 2025 at 11:49 am CDT

Mexico expects a planned review of the CUSMA trilateral trade pact with the U.S. and Canada to kick off ahead of schedule, the nation’s economy minister said on Monday.

By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez Reuters

Semi truck drives near the Canadian border on a snowy day.

Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March

May. 6, 2025 at 9:58 am CDT

Canada's trade deficit narrowed to C$506 million in March, beating expectations as imports fell at a faster rate than the drop in exports, data showed on Tuesday.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Two modern hog barns on a summer day in Northwest Iowa, USA.

Tariff uncertainty reminiscent of COVID era says Iowa pork producer

Apr. 11, 2025 at 12:02 pm CDT

An Iowa pork producer says the ebb and flow of tariffs has introduced major uncertainty into his sector. “The goal posts keep getting moved,” said Aaron Juergens.

By Geralyn Wichers

European wheat to benefit from U.S.-China trade war: Strategie Grains

Apr. 10, 2025 at 10:55 am CDT

European Union soft wheat is set to benefit from the escalating trade war between the United States and China, consultancy Strategie Grains said, as it raised its output estimates for all major EU cereals this year due to improved growing conditions.

By Reuters Sybille De La Hamaide

ANALYSIS: U.S. announces 25 per cent additional tariffs on autos

Mar. 27, 2025 at 10:13 am CDT

It was unclear after the announcement how the tariff would be applied to the integrated North American auto sector, which builds sub-assemblies for autos in all three countries before they're added to finished vehicles.

By Scott Garvey

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