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ANALYSIS: Hoekstra relays an idea to tax us like Europe, a ceiling that hides a 10% floor
Analysis· No. 5439

ANALYSIS: Hoekstra relays an idea to tax us like Europe, a ceiling that hides a 10% floor

The National Post, in an article picked up this Monday, September 28, writes that Washington is reportedly weighing a way to punish Mark Carney’s…

COMMENTARY: Berlin says “of course” to Canadian LNG, but its first purchase will ship from the Pacific
Commentary· No. 5438

COMMENTARY: Berlin says “of course” to Canadian LNG, but its first purchase will ship from the Pacific

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul answered “of course” on Sunday, on CTV, when asked whether Europe wanted more Canadian liquefied natural gas.

ESSAY: Barton predicts we will thank Trump, but trust never thanks the one who broke it
Essay· No. 5437

ESSAY: Barton predicts we will thank Trump, but trust never thanks the one who broke it

On September 26, from the podium of the UN General Assembly, Anita Anand defended a Canada that is a “reliable partner.” Not a grateful…

EXPLAINER: Anand vows to disrupt the shadow fleet, and Ottawa has sanctioned no ship since June
Analysis· No. 5436

EXPLAINER: Anand vows to disrupt the shadow fleet, and Ottawa has sanctioned no ship since June

A Russian drone struck a cargo ship off Odesa oblast overnight from September 22 to 23. Its Ukrainian captain died, according to the Ukrainian…

OPEN LETTER: Minister Anand, in Toronto, count the children brought home, not the signatories
Open letter· No. 5435

OPEN LETTER: Minister Anand, in Toronto, count the children brought home, not the signatories

Minister, this Monday, September 28, you open a conference in Toronto that will be judged on a single number: the children who came home.

EXPLAINER: Washington knocked on Quebec’s door with aluminum, aiming at Ottawa’s table
Analysis· No. 5434

EXPLAINER: Washington knocked on Quebec’s door with aluminum, aiming at Ottawa’s table

Washington approached the Quebec government, Québecor’s media outlets reported on Friday, September 25, at noon. To talk tariffs. Without going through Ottawa.

COMMENTARY: Trump promises Beijing relief on $30 billion, and Canada stays at 50%
Commentary· No. 5432

COMMENTARY: Trump promises Beijing relief on $30 billion, and Canada stays at 50%

Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on September 26. With a trade truce extended by two months. And a promise of tariff relief on $30…

COLUMN: From Lackawanna to Plattsburgh, New York pays for Trump’s tariffs and Ottawa’s retaliation
Column· No. 5431

COLUMN: From Lackawanna to Plattsburgh, New York pays for Trump’s tariffs and Ottawa’s retaliation

On the last weekend of August, in Oswego, on the American shore of Lake Ontario, a local photographer was aiming his lens at Canada…

ANALYSIS: Washington talks with Mexico without Ottawa, and the agenda swells from 54 to nearly 90 items
Analysis· No. 5429

ANALYSIS: Washington talks with Mexico without Ottawa, and the agenda swells from 54 to nearly 90 items

The fourth round of talks between Mexico and Washington would not take place the following week: Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez announced…

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