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November 29, 2018
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Trump suggests he’s looking into tariffs on car imports

His comments about GM's plan underscores a willingness to exert government influence and meddle in the affairs of private companies


Martinrea to shut Ajax automotive plant when GM ends Oshawa production

The closure of the Oshawa plant and the nearly 3,000 jobs that will be lost have raised concerns of ripple effects through the supply chain


Feds remove regulatory barriers to trade, hope provinces will follow suit

Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers is high on the agenda at next week's first ministers' meeting


U.S. and Mexico face stark choices as new president takes over

President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador takes office Saturday, just a day after the United States, Mexico and Canada are to sign the USMCA
 
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EDC: Global Export Forecast Fall 2018

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Access the U.S.: Expanding your Canadian business with ease

Many Canadian companies see a lot of their sales coming from the U.S. In that case, it’s good to be closer to your customers » Learn More

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With a new NAFTA on paper, let’s take a second to recognize Ontario’s manufacturers

While governments should not pick winners and losers in business, encouraging the strengths of a core industry is part of managing a strong economy » read more

Breaking out of the Canadian bubble: why exporting is a critical strategy

Opportunities for rapid growth are plentiful for Canadian businesses, but most of them lie beyond our shores » read more

Tariffs: What they mean for your pricing strategy

While there is great uncertainty at this stage as to what, how large, and where tariffs will be imposed, one thing is certain: price adjustments will likely result » read more
 
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Q&A: Why GM needs to retool for the future

Closing GM's Oshawa plant threatens the jobs of about 2,500 workers. But what does it mean for GM's long-term manufacturing presence in Ontario? » read more

Closure of GM’s Oshawa plant reveals rapid changes in auto industry

The decline in auto sales could turn into a long-term trend as models of ownership change. The possibilities are underpinned by the amount of disruption from technology and companies like Tesla and Uber » read more
 
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Fiat Chrysler announces production plans for Italian plants

The all-electric 500 will be built in Mirafiori, in Turin, while the Alfa Romeo SUV will be built in Pomigliano, near Naples, along with the Panda. » read more

Labour movement is in the fight for its life: experts

Canada's manufacturing sector lost 278,000 jobs between 2000 and 2007. » read more

As capital flees, Ottawa continues to push unattractive policies

The money will flow to jurisdictions with more attractive policies. » read more