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August 2, 2019
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Trade dispute festers as Trump threatens 10% tariffs on China

President Donald Trump announced Thursday the U.S. will apply a new tariff of 10% on about US$300 billion worth of products from China beginning Sept. 1


Conservatives, if elected, would work to restore ties with Saudi Arabia

One year ago, tweets critical of Saudi Arabia were posted on Canadian government Twitter accounts; a strong reaction from the Saudis followed


Health Canada approves Ontario cannabis facility expansion project

Hamilton-based company enters new phase as a leader in producing hydroponically grown, small-batch cannabis in the craft cannabis segment


Statistics Canada reports $136m trade surplus in June, imports, exports down

Exports fell 5.1% to $50.3 billion, offsetting a strong gain in May amid a 3.6% drop in export prices. Imports were down 4.3% to $50.2 billion
 
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Fed chief struggles to manage a wild card: Trump trade wars

U.S. manufacturers suspended nearly half their investment projects valued above US$250 million because of uncertainty in U.S.-China trade relations » Read more
 
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U.N. chief: Data shows July equaled or surpassed hottest month

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that if all nations don't take immediate action to tackle climate change, extreme weather events happening now "are just the tip of the iceberg" » read more
 
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