Making the case for Canadian unilateral free trade

When kids are growing up, one of the lessons parents most frequently try to instil in their children is this: Don’t do something just because someone else is going to.  While U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be on a warpath towards protectionism, that doesn’t mean Canada has to follow.  Yes, Trump has slapped tariffs […]

As Canadians fight for the right to pay more for dairy products…

Standard occidentale

A trade war between Canada and the United States that keeps ratcheting up will only lead to more pain for everyday Canadians. When President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods going into the United States, it makes those goods more expensive for Americans. And every time Canadian politicians decide to slap tariffs on American […]

Beyond the trade war, Ford’s to-do list is long

Ontarians are also watching Ford closely to make sure he doesn’t take his eye off the ball when it comes to other critical issues. Pictured: Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Photo Credit: Doug Ford/X.  After a cold and snow-filled election, Ontario Premier Doug Ford emerged as the victor, although he did not make the electoral gains […]

Carney must change feds’ approach in dealing with trade war

Standard occidentale

Canada is set to get a new prime minister at a moment when the stakes could not be higher: the nation is in the midst of an unprecedented trade conflict with its biggest trading partner. To date, the federal Liberal government has lacked a sense of urgency in responding to the crisis. Mark Carney, Canada’s […]

Up and about Trump’s tariffs: Cheaper foods for Malaysia?

BAKER Nuradilla Hamdan is concerned about the ripple effects of the United States’ recent and impending tariffs on imports from several countries. The 28-year-old single mother from Cheras worries that the rising costs of imported ingredients, such as butter, may eventually force her to raise the prices of her cakes. “In my five years as […]

Tariffs on Imports From Canada and Mexico Are Still a Terrible Idea

During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, President Donald Trump acknowledged that Americans don’t like high prices. “We have to get the prices down,” Trump told reporters. “The prices of eggs and various other things. Eggs are a disaster.” Part of his administration’s solution to the high price of eggs? More imports. As part of a $1 billion […]

Houston charts path forward on interprovincial trade

Leaders across Canada have talked a good game about eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is putting his money where his mouth is. There can be no doubt about it: Interprovincial trade barriers are holding Canada’s economy back. The rules and regulations preventing the free flow of goods, services and workers across […]

Congress set to neuter its authority to counter Trump tariffs

As Congress debates yet another Continuing Resolution to hastily fund the federal government for a few months, the House yesterday passed a resolution that mixes together several bills. Tucked within these provisions was a legalistic quirk that would end Congress’ ability to end President Trump’s “State of Emergency” that has so far given him some […]

President Trump Is Headed Toward a Tariff Backlash

FEB 28, 2025 | President Donald Trump’s pledge to enact sweeping 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico begins this Tuesday, March 4. While Trump’s team has used the threat of tariffs to extract concessions from foreign adversaries and allies alike, the notion of open trade war with America’s neighbors remains an unpopular one with most […]

I dazi di domani danneggeranno tutti

Di Sabine El-Chidiac ed Elizabeth Hicks Mentre le minacce tariffarie sono state un giro sulle montagne russe del "lo farà o non lo farà", i rapporti indicano che il piano del presidente Donald Trump di imporre una tariffa 25% al Canada è sulla buona strada per diventare realtà il 1° febbraio. Considerato il danno che le tariffe hanno su canadesi e americani […]

Trump ha imposto oggi dazi contro il Canada?

Il neo-insediato presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump si è fermato prima di implementare tariffe del 25 percento su tutte le importazioni canadesi il primo giorno, ma ha lasciato intendere che la misura potrebbe essere dietro l'angolo durante il suo discorso inaugurale di lunedì (20 gennaio). Parlando a una cerimonia al chiuso presso la Capitol Rotunda a Washington DC, Trump non ha affrontato il Canada […]

Biaya Tarif Impor Tinggi dan Proteksionisme

Kebijakan yang mendukung globalisasi dan ekonomi terbuka saat ini seakan mengalami penurunan popularitas. Di berbagai negara, kelompok populis mendapatkan peningkatan suara, dan tidak sedikit yang berhasil memenangkan pemilu. Globalisasi dan perdagangan bebas dianggap oleh sebagian pihak sebagai akar dari segala masalah ekonomi yang menimpa para pekerja dan pelaku usaha di berbagai negara.  Untuk itu, kebijakan […]