Articles tagged under: Canada
Canada Seeks WTO Action
Published September 9, 2019
Canada is seeking action from the World Trade Organization to settle a trade dispute with China. Bilateral consultations are being sought to address China’s decision to stop buying Canadian canola. Canada claims China made a political decision based on Canada’s…Hello, Neighbor
Published September 2, 2019
Beginning Tuesday, USDA Undersecretary Ted McKinney will be in Canada for a trade mission. More than 40 agribusiness companies and associations will join McKinney on this trip. With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement primed for passage in Congress, McKinney said it is…McNaughton to Return to Toronto
Published August 9, 2019
Canada’s ambassador to the United States will resign at the end of this month. David MacNaughton has been the ambassador since March of 2016 and had an instrumental role in the USMCA trade negotiations. Canada’s deputy U.S. ambassador, Kirsten Hillman,…Mexico is the First Country to Approve USMCA
Published June 20, 2019
On Wednesday, the Mexico Senate approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by a vote of 114 to 4. Mexico is the first of three countries to ratify the trade deal. Now, all eyes are on Canada and the U.S. to ratify the…Dealing with Border Issues With Canada
Published June 6, 2019
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is starting a Northern Border Caucus to deal with U.S.-Canadian issues. The disparity in grain grading is a key issue. It was discussed, but not resolved in the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.U.S. Lifts Section 232 Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Published May 17, 2019
President Donald Trump has lifted the steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada. "As you know, for years Canada has been charging us extremely high tariffs, as much as 285 percent or more for agricultural products, which is an…A Waiting Game for Congress
Published May 17, 2019
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says it’s a waiting game for Congress right now on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "I want to be in a place where I can sign this agreement. I still have questions about some elements of…Canadian Canola Farmers Receive Credit Bump
Published May 2, 2019
Additional funds are now available for Canadian farmers through the Advance Payments Program. The program expands credit to one million Canadian and provides up to $500,000 interest-free for canola production. This comes as a result of China blocking imports of…Canada Explores New Options for Canola Exports
Published April 19, 2019
China’s cancellation of canola import licenses of Richardson and Viterra has stopped canola exports to China. The Canola Council of Canada President Jim Everson told the industry Thursday reopening the market is the top priority, followed by looking at ways…