Andy Blatchford
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Canada seeks intensive NAFTA talks, even if Trump's in no rush to sign
The federal Liberal government is determined to rekindle intensive talks on a new continental trade pact this summer — even though President Donald Trump says he won't sign a renegotiated NAFTA until after the U.S. midterm elections this fall.
From ketchup to toilet paper: Canada launching retaliatory tariff broadside
When Sen. Patrick Toomey looks at the future of the ketchup market in his home state of Pennsylvania, he sees real blood on the floor.
Finance ministers discuss tariffs as Ottawa finalizes retaliation to Trump
Finance ministers from across the country weighed the consequences on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, of Canada's intensifying trade dispute with the United States as the federal government worked to finalize details of its retaliation against Donald Trump's tariffs.
Trudeau says he can't imagine Trump damaging U.S. by imposing auto tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he can't imagine President Donald Trump will make good on his threat to impose new tariffs on Canadian autos entering the United States because it would amount to a self-inflicted wound on the U.S. economy.
Trudeau government to kick off talks towards national strategy on big data
The Trudeau government will take fresh steps on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, towards equipping the country for the rapidly advancing era of big data.
Canada faces new trade test from Italy as feds battle challenges on many fronts
Add Italy to growing list of trade headaches facing Canada.
Trudeau warns of difficult talks between G7 leaders on intractable issues
It was supposed to be Justin Trudeau's moment for Canada to shine on the world stage.
Trump's 'absurd' tariffs central to Morneau's event for already embattled G7
The Trump administration's "absurd" tariffs on steel and aluminum sent protectionism rocketing to the top of Bill Morneau's G7 agenda Thursday as he and his fellow finance ministers from the exclusive club of rich countries braced for the inevitable economic impact.
Canada downgrades diplomatic ties with Venezuela after controversial election
The Canadian government took steps on Monday, May 21, 2018, to apply further pressure on Venezuela by announcing it won't seek to replace its ambassador in Caracas following a presidential election that has attracted widespread international condemnation.
Canada's G7 goal on development: luring private capital to poor nations
When G7 finance and international development ministers convene in British Columbia next week, Canada hopes the meetings will generate fresh ideas on how aid money can be leveraged to entice the private sector to boost investments in poorer parts of the world.