Minister Sidhu to announce next steps in Canada’s approach to trade diversification

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will travel to Washington this week to meet with officials amid President Trump’s threat to introduce new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods starting next month. The meetings occur as formal talks on CUSMA are approached, with Ottawa aiming to secure a possible extension and progress on negotiations, while…

Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc plans a trip to Washington this week, joined by Janice Charette, as the Trump administration threatens 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods starting next month. The measures come ahead of formal CUSMA talks, with Ottawa not yet starting official negotiations while the U.S. pressures Canada and Mexico to discuss…

Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is traveling to Washington this week, joining chief trade negotiator Janice Charette, amid U.S. threats to impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods starting next month. The meetings come as formal talks on CUSMA are anticipated, with Ottawa not having started official negotiations, and U.S. pressure has…

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, with next steps including legal review, signing, and ratification. UAE officials say the deal was reached in 47 days and will reduce tariffs and technical barriers, expanding market access for both sides.

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, with next steps including legal review, signing, and ratification. UAE officials called the deal reached in 47 days “record time,” and both sides anticipate increased market access, reduced tariffs, and more investment and collaboration in sectors such as energy,…

Canada and the United Arab Emirates announced that they have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, with next steps including legal review, signing, and ratification. The UAE called the agreement ready in 47 days and said it will reduce tariffs and technical barriers, expanding market access and non-oil sector growth.

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement, with next steps including legal review, signing, and ratification. The leaders say the deal will reduce tariffs and technical barriers, expand market access, and support investment and growth in non-oil sectors, with a Canadian trade delegation planned to visit the…

The article reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced a trilateral plan linking a new West Coast oil pipeline with a scaled-back Pathways carbon capture project, based on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Canada’s oilsands producers, even though no final draft existed at the time. It notes that the MOU outlines…

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are visiting Red Deer to announce new measures aimed at accelerating homebuilding in Alberta. The article also notes a potential discussion with reporters about a proposed pipeline to the B.C. coast and mentions a separate policy question related to streaming services and the Online Streaming Act.

Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief trade negotiator Janice Charette traveled to Washington to push for faster progress in trade talks and to avoid or mitigate new tariffs announced by the U.S. on Canadian goods, including possible autos, steel, and aluminum measures. The article notes ongoing difficulties in negotiations, U.S. demands for…

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, with next steps including legal review, signing, and ratification. UAE officials described the deal as reaching “record time” in 47 days and said it will reduce tariffs and technical barriers, expanding market access for both sides.

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement, with next steps including legal review, signing, and ratification. UAE officials described the deal as reached in 47 days and expected to reduce tariffs and technical barriers, boosting market access and non-oil sector growth.

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, said new U.S. tariffs on some Canadian goods underscore the need for expanded market diversification and stronger trade capacity, with efforts to unlock more global opportunities and pursue new free trade agreements. The tariffs exempt most agri-food goods but target items like certain dairy…

The article reports that new 50 percent tariffs announced by the U.S. demonstrate the need for Canada to diversify markets and strengthen trading infrastructure, with emphasis on expanding capacity and pursuing more international free trade agreements. It notes that while most agri-food goods are exempt, targeted exports like Canadian alcohols and…

Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, joined by Canada’s chief trade negotiator Janice Charette, plans to travel to Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on a range of Canadian goods next month. The planned tariffs, up to 50% on certain Canadian products, are intended to pressure Ottawa during CUSMA talks, with…