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BREAKING: Trump says he intends to terminate NAFTA and call its replacement 'the United States-Mexico Trade Agreement'

The U.S. president says “We could have a separate deal (with Canada) or we could put it into this deal”. He also threatened to tax Canadian auto imports to increase the pressure on Trudeau’s government


France’s Macron calls for world trade discussion in Paris

The French president wants to arrange talks between the U.S., Europe, China and Japan in November


Scheer not worried about rifts in party as Conservative convention wraps

Andrew Scheer is trying to craft a platform palatable to the mainstream of Canadian voters, but challenges from social conservatives within his party and rogue MP Maxime Bernier will make that difficult


China in struggle to curb reliance on U.S. market, suppliers

As the Chinese and American governments continue to impose tariffs on each others goods, Chinese manufacturers are looking for other markets. But few are as lucrative as the U.S.
 
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SUCCESS CENTRE 
 

New Fein core drills offer more mobility, versatility and function

Fein Canada's success continues as it introduces two new types of Slugger core drills of the highest quality: the AMJU 137 PMQW and the JMC USA 90 » read more
 

Raising capital without using a bank

Alternative lenders provide financial services when traditional methods fail » read more
 
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE 
 

PLANT launches 2019 Manufacturers’ Outlook survey

Be part of this important executive study of Canadian industry challenges and trends. » Read More

Machines Italia Awareness Survey 2018

The purpose of Machines Italia Awareness Survey is to capture emerging trends, KPIs, pressing issues and mostly to better understand the needs of machinery and equipment end users in Canada, USA and Mexico » Read More

Guide: Expand to the U.S. and reap the benefits of Buffalo-Niagara region

Invest Buffalo Niagara has helped nearly 90 Canadian companies establish a business location in the Buffalo Niagara region. Find out more » Read More

SYSPRO Manufacturing Operations Management Solution

Increase productivity, minimize loss and lower production costs with SYSPRO’s Manufacturing Operations Management Solution » Read More
 
EXPORT EDGE 
 
Export Edge

Accessing China’s e-commerce bonanza

China is the largest online and retail market on Earth, and Alibaba, its largest player, wants more Canadian companies to get in the game » read more

Ontario Manufacturers: Are you a winning exporter?

...Then you are a candidate for the Ontario Export Awards » read more

Fortune favours the bold: smartly investing in high-risk export markets

Some of the world’s most promising markets carry substantial risks, be it from internal instability or conflict with neighbouring states, but there are ways to navigate these waters » read more
 
Editor’s Picks 
 
Editors Pick

Humans responsible for more than 400 B.C. wildfires so far this season

Incendiary devices, campfires, and industrial burning are the main causes » read more
Editors Pick

John McCain remembered as ‘friend of Canada,’ advocate for expanded NAFTA

The Arizona senator died of brain cancer on the weekend. He was 81 » read more
 
TRENDING ON PLANT MAGAZINE 
 

Canada needs tax reform, not tinkering

A response is needed to US policies that have reduced personal and business-related taxes. » read more

TECH TIP: Softfoot and belt-driven motors

Check for soft foot during installation. » read more

GOP and some Democrats, too reject talk of impeachment

Trump's former lawyer has implicated the president in a crime, but lawmakers are being cautious with their words. » read more