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May 10, 2019
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U.S. hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing vows retaliation

The Trump administration raised duties on US$200 billion of Chinese imports to 25% from 10%. China's Commerce Ministry said it would impose "necessary countermeasures''


Canada’s labour market surprises with biggest one month gain since 1976

The country added 106,500 net jobs in April; economists had expected a gain of 10,000 jobs for the month


Controversial environment review bill faces major changes in Senate as clock ticks

The federal government is trying to balance environmental protections with economic interests in environmental reviews


U.S., European diplomats support Canada in Chinese court in death penalty appeal

The show of solidarity did not diminish Canadian worries over the fate of Robert Schellenberg of British Columbia
 
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EDC unveils $50M Women in Trade Investments Program

The export credit agency says it will work with women-owned and -led businesses that are strong candidates for significant export growth » Read more
 
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2019 Manufacturers’ Outlook Report: Opportunities & Challenges

This whitepaper provides insights into how manufacturers are optimizing their business processes » Read more
 
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Thousands gather in Utah for 150th anniversary of railroad

The U.S.'s Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869 and shortened cross-county travel from as long as six months in wagons and stagecoaches to about 10 days on the rails » read more
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Trump’s foreign policy challenges mounting around the world

Trump inherited some of his foreign policy problems, such as North Korea, Syria and Afghanistan, but has yet to solve them » read more
 
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Saab plans jet facility in Indiana

Saab serves as a top supplier to Boeing on a US$9.2 billion contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force last year to build at least 351 T-X training jets. » read more

Training to fail: Negative expectations sabotage results

Focus on what the trainee does right, address what needs improving. » read more

Budget deficits can increase social inequality

Burden falls on the whole population, and low-income Canadians can least afford to contribute. » read more