(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States government is fighting a trade court order that would require tariff refunds to all importers, including those that did not file lawsuits. Government lawyers filed an opening brief on Monday in an appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.Continue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States has imposed new trade measures on polysilicon, a key raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is mainly produced by China. The White House announced a 15% tariff and a series of minimum import prices on products made from the material onContinue Reading
(OTTAWA, CANADA) – Canadian dairy farmers are pushing back against any further trade concessions as talks with the United States continue ahead of a new tariff deadline. The warning comes as American tariffs on a range of Canadian goods are set to rise sharply on August 19, 2026. A freshContinue Reading
(HALIFAX, CANADA) – Canadian shoppers in Nova Scotia are turning away from American alcohol brands as trade discussions between Canada and the United States continue. Many consumers say they have already replaced wines, beers and spirits from the United States with products from Canada and other countries. Janice Peet, aContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States would lose about 214,000 jobs next year if it fails to extend its free trade agreement with Canada, according to a report by Oxford Economics prepared for the Canadian American Business Council. Canada would lose 102,000 jobs in the same period. The combined jobContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine halted a campaign of drone strikes against oil tankers using a major Black Sea port after a direct request from US Vice President J.D. Vance, who warned that the attacks risked destabilising global oil markets and harming American energy companies. The request was made during aContinue Reading
(LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) – “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has shattered North American box office records, crossing $500 million in its first seven days and becoming the fastest film to reach the half billion dollar mark in U.S. and Canadian theatres. Sony Pictures announced Thursday that the film directed by DestinContinue Reading
(OTTAWA, CANADA) – Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States are focusing on all strategic sectors, including autos, as the 19 August deadline approaches for a new wave of American tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. Mr Carney said he wants all Section 232 tariffs to be addressedContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, USA) – The United States government has committed $201 million to launch the Trans-Caspian Entrepreneurship Fund, a vehicle designed to draw private sector investment into infrastructure along a trade corridor running through the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio inContinue Reading
(LONDON) – Central banks cut gold purchases to their lowest first quarter level in more than 15 years, reducing one of the main forces that supported the precious metal’s record price rise over the past four years. Data from the World Gold Council (WGC), cited by the Financial Times, showedContinue Reading
