Articles tagged under: Canada
Trump to Impose Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Published November 26, 2024
In addition to China, President-Elect Donald Trump is now calling for tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Trump said he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all products coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, starting on his…Canadian Court Reaffirms Potato Wart Decision
Published November 13, 2024
The Canadian Federal Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s 2021 ruling classifying all of Prince Edward Island as infested with potato wart. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says this ruling validates the NPC view that this is a…Another Labor Dispute North of the Border
Published September 27, 2024
Grain terminal workers on Canada’s west coast went on strike this past week. This labor dispute affects six grain terminals at the Port of Vancouver which is an important link for the movement of Canadian canola, wheat and barley worldwide.…Tit-for-Tat Trade Tensions
Published September 12, 2024
China has formally started its one-year investigation into Canadian canola imports. China claims Canada is dumping canola onto the world market, sending the issue to the World Trade Organization. China took action after Canada imposed a 100 percent tariff on…Politics Sends Canola Market Lower
Published September 7, 2024
China’s decision to initiate an anti-dumping investigation against Canadian canola oil sent canola markets lower this past week. Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve President David Drozd said this is not the first time China has targeted canola oil. "Back when the Huawei executive was…Canadian Canola Faces Chinese Tariffs
Published September 3, 2024
The Chinese government plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports. This decision follows new Canadian tariffs being placed on Chinese electric vehicles. China is the world’s largest oilseed importer and more than half of the canola produced…Back on Track
Published August 23, 2024
The work stoppage affecting the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroads has ended. The Canadian government ordered the railroad and the Teamsters Union into binding arbitration. Labor Secretary Steve McKinnon said rail traffic should resume within a matter…Labor Issue May Influence Border Crossings
Published June 10, 2024
With mediation continuing, the deadline for Canada's border agents to take action has been pushed to Wednesday. The union representing customs and immigration workers was originally scheduled to take job action on Friday afternoon. Most border agents are considered essential…Canadian Border Agents May Strike
Published May 28, 2024
Canadian border agents have voted to strike in a dispute over wages, retirement benefits and workplace rules. The Canadian government said it is fully committed to reaching a fair deal with the border service employees. Mediation is scheduled to begin…