Donald Trump wants to make American great again. But his trade protectionism will hurt Americans and trade partners alike
Donald Trump wants to make American great again. But his trade protectionism will hurt Americans and trade partners alike
Duties may look like attractive, simple mechanisms to protect domestic interests. But they’re a very expensive way to retain jobs
Duties may look like attractive, simple mechanisms to protect domestic interests. But they’re a very expensive way to retain jobs
The new Trans-Pacific deal will boost agri-food industries. But it’s a nail in the coffin for Canada's protectionist supply-management sectors
The new Trans-Pacific deal will boost agri-food industries. But it’s a nail in the coffin for Canada’s protectionist supply-management sectors
And if they are, Canadian consumers with have NAFTA 2.0 and Donald Trump to thank for the decrease in the price of dairy products
And if they are, Canadian consumers with have NAFTA 2.0 and Donald Trump to thank for the decrease in the price of dairy products
Victory in the latest softwood lumber battle will only be secured if Canada uses all of the weapons in its arsenal
CHRISTENSEN: Victory in the latest softwood lumber battle will only be secured if Canada uses all of the weapons in its arsenal
If Canada eliminated its supply management system and the U.S. opened up the softwood lumber industry, both countries would benefit economically
TAUBE: If Canada eliminated its supply management system and the U.S. opened up the softwood lumber industry, both countries would benefit politically and economically
At the heart of Canada-U.S. trade problems is the wildly fluctuating Canadian dollar
MCGARVEY: At the heart of Canada-U.S. trade problems is the wildly fluctuating Canadian dollar
As Canada integrates more and more into the global economy, it will matter to us less and less that the United States withdraws
KUNIN: As Canada integrates more and more into the global economy, it will matter to us less and less that the United States withdraws
In an increasingly protectionist world, finding trade partners for agricultural products is difficult, although the benefit can be huge
CHARLEBOIS: In an increasingly protectionist world, finding trade partners for agricultural products is difficult, although the benefit can be huge
By asking consumers to pay more for beer to support Alberta breweries, the government has ensured widespread economic hardship
TERRAZZANO: By asking consumers to pay more for beer to support Alberta breweries, the government has ensured widespread economic hardship