Category Archives: Trade Policy
Trump’s Tariff Threats – Ending the Canada-US “Special Relationship”
National Security – Canadian Laws Need Updating
Supply Management – An Outdated Policy That Should be Scrapped
How Canada Deals with Chinese Imports-National Security & Trade
Preparing for CUSMA Re-Negotiations
Business Engagement is Vital
Dealing with China-How Canada Dropped the Ball
China and the Global EV Challenge
This opinion piece the The Globe and Mail (Toronto, 30 January 2024) discusses the ongoing trade war between China and the West, as massively subsidized Chinese EVs, batteries and other automotive components enter the global marketplace. With trade restrictions against Chinese EVs in the US and a trade action just starting in the EU, this… Read More »
NATO, Defense and Canadian Well-Being
This is an op-ed (14 February 2024) that explains how Canada’s poor record in meeting NATO defense expenditure obligations – and other commitments to its allies – weakens the country’s geopolitical influence and its ability to resolve economic, commercial and trade matters, ultimately impacting on the well-being of Canadians generally. It’s a call for changes… Read More »