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Canada presses on with trade diversification strategy in face of Trump’s threats

Canada's Trade Minister, Mary Ng, announced a free-trade agreement with Ecuador, marking the 16th deal since the trade diversification strategy began eight years ago.
Canada is currently engaged in trade talks with ASEAN countries and has launched exploratory discussions with the Philippines.
Trade negotiations with India have stalled since the fall of 2023 following allegations linking the Indian government to a murder case.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges the government to eliminate internal trade barriers, which they estimate act like a 21% tariff on Canadian goods.

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Radio-Canada

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Trump’s trade threats are just the beginning

Canada needs to do more trade with the world. Problem is — global anti-trade rhetoric is rising

1 month ago·Montreal, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Linda McQuaig: Donald Trump’s rage toward Canada hides a deeper agenda

Canada should make use of the 30-day tariff reprieve to think of strong, creative ways to resist Trump and the acquiescence of Canadian compradors.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Globe & Mail

Canada should ratify and better utilize its trade agreement with the EU, experts argue

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement could be key to diversifying away from the U.S. market

1 month ago·Canada

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Ottawa Citizen

Today's letters: Trump will only make more demands on Canada

Thursday, Feb. 6: Donald Trump's 30-day reprieve on tariffs fails to impress Citizen readers.

1 month ago·Ottawa, Canada

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CBC News

ANALYSIS | Canada needs to diversify its trade. But in a deglobalizing world, there are fewer partners

In the wake of Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada and its businesses need to diversify who they do business with. Problem is, anti-free trade rhetoric is rising around the world.

1 month ago·Canada

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The Epoch Times

Canada Presses on With Trade Diversification Strategy in Face of Trump’s Threats

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold out the threat of steep tariffs on Canadian imports, the federal trade minister is citing new trade deals with Ecuador and other nations as proof that its trade diversification strategy is working Mary Ng told The Canadian Press the free-trade agreement with Ecuador, the sixth-largest economy in South America, is the 16th such deal signed since the government launched its trade diversification pus…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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