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Tariffs Stall Canadian Dairy Exports, Raising Milk Dump Risks
world19 days ago

Tariffs Stall Canadian Dairy Exports, Raising Milk Dump Risks

US tariffs of 50% on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, including dairy, have largely halted cross-border sales and unsettled Canada’s supply-managed dairy system. If US demand remains weak, processors may cut orders, forcing farmers to dump milk or reduce herds. Canada has retaliated with its own tariffs, while economists warn of near-term pain and higher prices as exporters seek new markets, underscoring dairy’s vulnerability in a tariff war and the challenges of reconfiguring perishable supply chains quickly.

via Al Jazeera|
#canada-us#dairy#supply-management
Canada bets on defiance as Trump’s tariff threats loom over trade
world1 month ago

Canada bets on defiance as Trump’s tariff threats loom over trade

Trump’s tariff threats escalate a high-stakes Canada–US trade war, pitting Canada’s leverage against the much larger US economy. Canada faces structural downsides (the US buys about 70% of its exports and the US is roughly 13 times bigger), but Prime Minister Carney has bolstered domestic support by resisting US demands and signaling Canada could win, potentially setting a template for countering Trump policies. Talks could resume if Washington tones down its stance, with a looming 50% tariff on autos threatening North American supply chains. The piece notes US vulnerabilities (oil, potash) and Canada’s momentums (growth ahead of the US), while cautioning that the outcome remains uncertain as both sides navigate a deeply integrated relationship.

via AP News|
#canada#canada-us#carney
Canada braces for trade clash as Trump threatens 50% auto tariffs
world1 month ago

Canada braces for trade clash as Trump threatens 50% auto tariffs

Trump’s plan to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian-made cars has Canada’s leaders, including Mark Carney, warning that the move targets Canada’s big industries and is not surprising, while Ottawa pledges to defend sovereignty and deploy leverage (like critical minerals and electricity) to press for a better deal; officials say Canada can weather the impact with its fiscal capacity, but warn that small businesses and workers may suffer, as they outline measures and responses such as supporting affected businesses and pursuing strategic trade strategies like a large icebreaker fleet to safeguard trade routes.

via BBC|
#canada-us#carney#tariffs
Canada hits back with dollar-for-dollar tariffs as US trade war escalates
business1 month ago

Canada hits back with dollar-for-dollar tariffs as US trade war escalates

Canada will retaliate dollar-for-dollar against US 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of goods, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics; Ottawa plans to announce the details soon and says the measures could last years, while Washington says no new talks are planned and warns higher costs for businesses and families as Canada seeks to diversify its trade relationships.

via Al Jazeera|
#business#canada-us#diversification
Tariffs Push Back Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Ceremony
world2 months ago

Tariffs Push Back Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Ceremony

A planned joint US-Canada ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge was canceled after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, with Canada set to hold its own event and the US undecided on a separate celebration; officials still expect the bridge to open to traffic on July 27, and Canada plans to celebrate the milestone on July 24, as cross-border trade tensions intensify over ownership, tolls and related demands.

via The Guardian|
#canada-us#detroit-windsor#gordie-howe-bridge
Ford urges aid, not blame, as wildfire smoke blankets North America
world2 months ago

Ford urges aid, not blame, as wildfire smoke blankets North America

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged the US to send help rather than complain as wildfires in Canada push thick smoke into parts of North America, triggering unhealthy air in cities from DC to New York and Detroit. Ontario says it has about 150 firefighting crews and more than 80 water bombers and helicopters assisting efforts, while health officials warn residents to stay indoors, wear masks, and monitor conditions amid climate-change–driven wildfire patterns.

via BBC|
#air-quality#canada-us#doug-ford