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Stories on Canada's trade policies, the Canada US trade war, Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian goods, retaliatory tariffs, the trade deficit, the impact on Saskatchewan of Trump's trade war.

As canola meetings happen, Carla Beck rips Moe for slow response

As canola meetings happen, Carla Beck rips Moe for slow response

NDP leader Beck blasts Premier Scott Moe for taking too long on canola tariffs and again accuses Sask. trade office of going unused.
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Moe, provincial ministers, Feds meeting on canola situation

Moe, provincial ministers, Feds meeting on canola situation

Sask. and federal officials meet in Saskatoon today to plan Canada’s response after China imposed steep tariffs on Canadian canola seed.
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Sask. chamber pens letter to Prime Minister on canola tariffs

Sask. chamber pens letter to Prime Minister on canola tariffs

Chamber CEO Prabha Ramaswamy is urging the federal government to meet with China's Xi Jinping to push for removal of tariffs.
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China files complaint with World Trade Organization over Canadian steel tariffs

China files complaint with World Trade Organization over Canadian steel tariffs

OTTAWA — China is taking its dispute with Canada over steel tariffs to the World Trade Organization. Beijing filed a complaint Friday with the WTO in response to Canadian restrictions on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China.
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PM Carney speaks to Moe, pledges canola help

PM Carney speaks to Moe, pledges canola help

On the X platform Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is focused on a series of measures to support farmers
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China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts

China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts

Canada's canola industry is urging Ottawa to act as farmers brace for steep losses over a planned 75.8 per cent preliminary tariff from China on canola seed.
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Here's what Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs

Here's what Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say.
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Tariffs, supply shortages melt former candy store’s ability to operate

Tariffs, supply shortages melt former candy store’s ability to operate

'Let’s just say it was difficult getting product into the store, plus expenses faaar outweighed the sales revenue. It simply wasn’t profitable'
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Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump could choose to suddenly "pull the carpet out from underneath us" by opening up the trade agreement his administration negotiated with Canada during his first term.
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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks, President Donald Trump was promising the world economy would change on Friday with his new tariffs in place . It was an ironclad deadline, administration officials assured the public.
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