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Canada Trade Surplus With US Narrows as Tariff Fight Looms

Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. helped avoid a deeper deficit, underscoring the importance of its biggest trading partner as President-elect Donald Trump threatens hefty tariffs.

December 5, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Canada Tells Trump Its Border Differs From Mexico’s

TORONTO — Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico is unfair.

December 2, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Goldman Warns of Consequences From Canada Tariff Plan

The 25% levy on all products from Canada proposed by Trump would likely raise the price of fuels in the U.S., said Daan Struyven, the head of commodities research for Goldman.

November 27, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Citigroup: Trump Tariffs to Drive Up Aluminum, Steel Prices

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico will push up steel and aluminum prices across the U.S., according to Citigroup analysts.

November 26, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

FleetPulse Expands Into Canada

Trailer telematics specialist FleetPulse is set to become available for Canadian fleets, the company said Nov. 20.

November 25, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Canada’s Provincial Leaders Want Bilateral Trade Deal With US

TORONTO — Canada’s provincial leaders want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico.

November 21, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Workers at Canada’s National Postal Service Go on Strike

TORONTO — Workers at Canada’s national postal service are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with Canada Post.

November 15, 2024
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TFI Buys Manitoba-Based TL, LTL Carrier Keystone Western

TFI International bought truckload and less-than-truckload carrier Keystone Western for an undisclosed sum, the company said in a LinkedIn post.

November 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Canadian Grant to Electrify Cargo Docks at Port of Quebec

The grant is from Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Program, which funds low- and zero-emission shipping ventures along with port and terminal equipment and infrastructure.

November 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Post Workers Could Strike Ahead of Shopping Season

The upcoming holiday season could be disrupted by a looming strike at Canada’s largest domestic shipping company.

November 12, 2024