June 2020 Canadian Merchandise Trade Data
DNT.COM Canada's trade deficit with the world widened to $3.189 billion in June, up from $1.3 billion reported in May which was the narrowest deficit reported in five months. Imports rose faster than exports over the month, with the import of vehicles and parts leading the move. Exports reported for the farm, fishing and intermediate […]
Trump reimposes 10% tariff on some Canadian aluminum imports
Crain's Detroit Business The Trump administration will reimpose tariffs on some Canadian aluminum imports, hitting a crucial trade partner just weeks after the president's landmark North American trade agreement went into effect. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he's removing Canada's exemption from 10% tariffs, effective Aug. 16. The decision comes more than a month […]
Statement from Minister Ng on final arbitrator candidates of WTO Multi-party Interim Arrangement
Government of Canada August 3, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “Canada is committed to working with its World Trade Organization [WTO] member partners to ensure an open, stable, and predictable rules-based trading system as […]
Minister Ng speaks with Secretary-General of ASEAN
Government of Canada [July 31, 2020] – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, spoke with Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Minister and the Secretary-General discussed ways Canada and […]
Importinfo Newsletter August 2020
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Food policy action required in the face of COVID-19
Rabble.ca There was a run on seeds and soil in the spring while urbanites were still wondering how long lockdown might be, and whether or not fresh veggies and fruit might be scarce, particularly given the close of the Canada-U.S. border. Gardening has grown in popularity this year, for sure. But now many are discovering […]
COVID-19 impact on agriculture: assessment of recovery efforts
Africa News At a time when Africa’s COVID-19 caseload was at over 300,000 cases and close to 10,000 deaths, governments introduced several containment measures like lockdowns and border closures to prevent further spread. The virus and accompanying restrictions have greatly impacted livelihoods and businesses in both the government and private sector. Sectors like transport, travel and […]
Importinfo Newsletter July 2020
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Export To Canada Newsletter June 2020
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