05/10/2017
Aerospace conflict raises issues on competition and trade
A ruling from the U.S. Department of Commerce against Canadian-based airliner Bombardier issued Sept. 26 has raised concerns about American protectionism.
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23/06/2016
CETA met with strong opposition on both sides of the Atlantic ahead of ratification
CETA was designed from the ground up to streamline the trade process between signing members, but has also been met with immense criticism on both sides of the Atlantic.
19/04/2016
U.S. outlines problematic barriers with major trade partners
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers earlier this month, outlining trade issues which are unresolved and deemed detrimental to U.S. companies and interests.
18/03/2016
What if Trump wins? Implications for the U.S. and global economy
Donald Trump, now the favoured U.S. Republican contender for the presidential nomination, has surprised critics and galvanized middlebrow support with his ‘make America Great Again’ campaign rhetoric.
29/01/2016
Do the rewards outweigh the risks when it comes to trade with China?
Facing a global economic slump and a sharply devaluating loonie, the government of Canada has strategically turned its attention on growing international markets with the goal of tapping into the economic benefits of global trade including seeking a free trade deal with China.
06/08/2015
What you need to know about tariff rules to avoid getting overcharged for your imports
Tariffs are taxes that countries impose on imported products for one of two major purposes: protectionism or social change. To avoid getting overcharged at the border, learn the tariff rules for imports better than the customs agents.
28/05/2015
Exporters and Rules of Origin: Get in on NAFTA’s benefits and avoid heavy penalties
The “Rules of Origin” under NAFTA are the criteria used to determine the country of origin of a product that is being imported or exported within the NAFTA region.
As part of NAFTA, the United States, Canada and Mexico (the “Parties”) have all agreed to reduce and/or eliminate tariffs on goods that originate from their respective territories. However, the Parties continue to apply significantly higher tariffs to goods that do not originate in one of the NAFTA countries.