The USMCA locks Canada in on digital trade—and at a worrying time
Opinion: There are notable differences in Canada’s approach to data between the ’new NAFTA’ and the TPP, and they may have troubling consequences
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The USMCA keeps Canada in America’s thrall
Opinion: The ’new NAFTA’ solves a serious crisis in the short term. But Canada made significant concessions—it was always going to have to—and that’s a big long-term problem
Donald Trump’s diplomatic treason
Scott Gilmore: From Russia to the TPP and now Iran, Trump’s foreign policy moves have hurt U.S. influence in return for no benefit. It is beyond bad.
The Liberal Party insider who saved the TPP trade deal
After Trudeau’s no show at a leaders’ meeting in Vietnam, the trade deal seemed at risk. So Canada sent Ian McKay to repair the damage.
Three lessons from TPP that could help Canada in the NAFTA talks
Opinion: To strike a deal that’s good for the country, Canada has to be willing to walk away from the negotiating table
As the U.S. retreats on trade, China is quietly picking up the pieces
Canada has committed to diversifying its global trade portfolio. The key question now is how closely to align with China’s growing influence
What Canada’s trade strategy should look like under Trump
Canada should continue to position itself to set the global standard for openness to the movement of products, expertise, people, technologies, and ideas
What happens when the walls go up?
Trump wants to tear up trade deals like NAFTA. How will a trade-dependent economy like Canada cope in a protectionist world?
No, the TPP won’t cost Canada 20,000 auto manufacturing jobs
The claim that the TPP will lead to massive job losses in the auto sector is built on dubious assumptions, and overlooks the deal’s benefits to consumers
Trudeau’s economic fix: Easy to promise, hard to deliver
Don’t expect a sudden rebound in the economy now that Trudeau is in charge. The global downturn will make things worse before they get better.