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A worker-first agenda for Canada-Mexico trade | CCPA

Canada has an opportunity to advance workers' rights through its relationship with Mexico amid Trump’s tariffs.

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Canada Should Negotiate Trade Deal with U.S. Instead of Escalating Tariffs

The article "Time to lower our elbows and make a deal" published in the National Post argues that Canada's current approach to trade negotiations with the United States is counterproductive. The authors, Janice MacKinnon and Jack Mintz, contend that Canada's strategy of refusing to renegotiate the CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) until American tariffs are addressed has failed, leading to further tariffs and a rift with Mexico. Unlike Canada, Mexico has been actively negotiating with the U.S. and has not imposed retaliatory tariffs, resulting in Mexico's trade with the U.S. increasing by six percent last year while Canada's slipped by seven percent. The authors note that Canada's 'elbows-up' approach, which includes retaliatory tariffs, boycotts of liquor, and travel to the U.S., has escalated tensions rather than resolving them. They argue that Canada's belief that delay will bring a better deal is based on risky assumptions, as the U.S. may maintain tariffs even under a Democratic administration. The article highlights that uncertainty about Canada's trade relationship with the U.S. deters investment, with a KPMG survey showing that four out of ten Canadian manufacturers are considering moving operations to the U.S. or have already done so. The authors stress that Canada's end game in the trade war is unclear compared to Mexico's clear objective of signing a trade deal with the U.S. They conclude that Canada's current trajectory will have significant negative consequences for Canadians, particularly low-income and vulnerable populations, and that it's time for Canada to lower its elbows and negotiate a deal.

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BREAKING: Canada Takes Over The Global Spotlight

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E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles (Gift Article)

The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.

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Moore-Butts: What Happens "Inside The Room"?

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Republican senator warns Carney: Closer ties to EU hurts chance of trade deal with U.S. | CBC News

A long-serving Republican senator from a border state is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against strengthening Canada's economic and political ties to the European Union.

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Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Trade and investment | CCPA

A budget that makes Canada stronger by committing to solidarity and dignity for all