The move comes nearly a year after Canada imposed a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles.

Most affected lines cover alcoholic beverages, though some bulk shipments can still enter under a 50% Section 338 duty.

Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated

During his Tuesday meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump falsely minimized the importance of the US trade relationship with Canada.

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A ship is set to leave the Port of Churchill this week loaded with what would be the northern Manitoba town's first grain shipment in over half a decade.

Seems pretty concerning that the president has little to no recollection of things that happened only last week.

The article compiles letters to the editor discussing Canada's approach to international relations and domestic policy. One letter critiques China's restrictive exit policies, arguing they drive talent away and hinder economic growth. Another calls for Canada to restore its leadership in peacekeeping by supporting UN initiatives like the proposed rapid-response Emergency Peace Service. A third condemns the sale of Moneris to a U.S. firm, warning of risks to Canadian data sovereignty. Additional letters address trade tensions with the U.S., advocating for tariffs as leverage while acknowledging potential U.S. non-compliance. Concerns about climate change and fossil fuel pipelines are raised, with some arguing against opposing pipelines due to their economic impact. The piece highlights debates over policy priorities, including data security, military spending reduction, and sustainable energy transitions. Overall, it reflects diverse opinions on Canada's role in global affairs and domestic challenges.

The article critiques Canada's provincial trade policies and their impact on grocery availability, contrasting it with the broader selection found in American stores. Ontario and Quebec's liquor boards have historically favored domestic spirituous beverages over American imports, creating a limited market for diverse products. This protectionist approach has led to a narrow range of groceries, particularly in categories like eggs, dairy, and specialty meats, compared to the vast selections available in U.S. supermarkets. While politicians tout Canada's 'European-ness,' the author argues that Canadians are more akin to Americans in consumption habits but lack the market diversity. The piece calls for greater integration with post-Trump America to improve supply chains and consumer choices, emphasizing that trade diversification beyond the U.S. is necessary but not sufficient on its own. The author highlights a national tragedy: most Canadians are unaware of the superior taste of heritage-breed poultry or the variety of cheese available abroad. Despite rhetoric about free trade, the reality remains that Canadian consumers face restricted options in everyday groceries, reflecting deeper systemic issues in provincial monopolies and protectionist policies.

Tariffs imposed by Trump lead to Canadian bans, causing financial strain for wineries reliant on exports to Canada.

In the push to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade, Sask. Premier Scott Moe is inviting all provinces to join the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, which was established in 2010 by Saskatchew...

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA (Reuters) - A little-known insurance product is gaining traction in Canada as exporters seek to guard against losses and bankruptcies of their suppliers and customers due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, insurers said. Trade credit insurance for insolvencies of foreign customers covers 90% of all lost payments and is widely used in Europe. Yet Canadian exporters insure less than 1% of all overseas payments that account for 40% of their revenue, according to Receivables Insurance Association of Canada, the body that represents trade credit insurers. Trade credit insurance has never been popular for business between the U.S. and Canada, which ships over 75% of its exports south of its border, because risks have been minimal under free trade agreements for three decades, insurers and brokers said. Demand for coverage has risen during financial crises, as in 2008-09 and the pandemic. While inquiries have increased recently, customers are hesitant due to the uncertainty of Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs, said Agatha Alstrom, vice president of Insurance and Working Capital Solutions at Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal agency. "Tariffs are changing significantly from day to day," she said, noting that Trump’s erratic decisions make it tough for exporters to gauge their impact on businesses. EDC is Canada’s biggest trade credit insurance provider, overseeing the disbursement of C$5 billion that the government has set aside for businesses hit by U.S. tariffs. Only about 5%, or 7,000 to 10,000, of export businesses have credit insurance, but inquiries about coverage have jumped 10% since January, said David Dienesch, CEO of Allianz (ETR:ALVG) Trade in Canada, a trade credit subsidiary of Germany’s Allianz. "Bankruptcies will rise in Canada and certainly in the United States," he said. "If I buy credit insurance, those bankruptcies are not going to impact me as much." Trump threatened to impose tariffs during his reelection campaign and followed through after his inauguration, slapping high duties on Canadian steel, aluminum and automotive imports. The tariffs on Canada have already started to squeeze margins, dry up order books and trigger discussions on how to deal with the rising costs, the executives said. Counter-tariffs by Canada are worsening the impact, they said. "We are fielding calls on a daily basis. ... People are afraid," said Michelle Davy, chairwoman of the board of the Receivables Insurance Association of Canada. As president of CreditAssur Inc, a credit insurance broker, Davy said she has seen signs of payment delays, and indications of rising insolvencies. In one recent week, Davy said, one client had three of its suppliers declare insolvency, while some are struggling with cash flow disruptions. Interest in credit insurance grew during the COVID-19 pandemic as companies realized they were not covered for business interruption, said Danish Yusuf, founder of business insurance provider Zensurance. Zensurance does not provide credit insurance, so Yusuf directs inquiries to providers of products that can shield businesses from a U.S. partner in trouble, he said. The government has laid out a raft of programs to educate businesses about trade credit insurance, said Alstrom of EDC. Inquiries will convert into actual coverage as stockpiles companies are building to hedge themselves from tariffs dwindle and import duties start hitting supply chains, she noted.