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NAFTA: Political heavyweights hit Washington in hunt for deal

Sources say they see a deal being possible as early as this week, but Canada's official position is that there is no deadline pressure. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she's committed to getting autos right


China says it welcomes visit by U.S. officials amid trade spat

The Chinese government says it is looking forward to a visit by U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to Beijing next week to talk trade. Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries can avoid a trade war


EPA boss Pruitt proposes limiting use of science when measuring pesticide impact

Critics, including former EPA administrators, say the policy converts transparency from a principle for improving science into a weapon that undermines it, calling it an "invitation to endless delay"
 
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Success secured with LOCTITE

Transforming the manufacturing process, LOCTITE adhesives provide speedy, durable solutions for visual display designer Joker FX » read more
 
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Second-gen entrepreneurs: Preparing businesses for the future

Manufacturers have no shortage of adjustments to make as they look to the next industrial revolution » read more
 
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Wheels up: Get out there and visit your target market

Successfully selling products in a foreign country requires a personal touch, so pack your suitcase » read more

International supply chains facing increasing risk of political violence

Research firm Aon says political polarization and the recent trend away from liberal democratic governance is making the world more dangerous, and a riskier place to conduct international business » read more
 
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Banning plastic straws a good start but not enough, say scientists

Straws only make up 2,000 tons of the nearly 9 million tons of plastic waste that yearly hits the world's oceans. One expert says investing in systems to capture land-based waste and convert used plastics into valuable products is essential » read more
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Texas man sentenced 50 years in prison for stealing US$1.2 million worth of fajitas

A man from Texas pleaded guilty to theft by a public servant, telling the court the fajita scheme spun out of control » read more
 
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RBI announces plan to improve Tim Hortons sales, customer experience

Tim Hortons' parent company said it has a plan to improve profitability for its restaurant owners, centered around renovation, product excellence and brand communications. The plan is an olive branch to ornery franchisees » read more

Dream job: Harley Davidson paid interns get a motorcycle

The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker is looking for interns to ride its bikes and share their adventures on social media with photos and videos. The interns then get to keep their bikes when the 12-week internship is over » read more