Canada seeks USMCA renewal for 16 years, sector tariff discussions
Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.
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India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war
Government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets, trade uncertainty.
Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tariff on Canadian planes
Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier’s planes and slapping new tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes.
Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue
In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US.
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?
While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’
North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
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Can India catch up with the US, Taiwan and China in the global chip race?
India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.
Mexico’s aerospace sector is growing. Will it be undercut in USMCA review?
A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.
EXPLAINER
How did China’s trade surplus hit $1 trillion?
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have failed to hold back China’s export dominance, which scaled new heights in November.
Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
US tariffs cast shadow over Nuevo Leon’s steel industry in Mexico
Mexican steel and aluminium exports to the US are down because of tariffs, hurting local small businesses.
