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Saskatchewan Brewers and Distillers Support 50 Per Cent Levy on Alcohol Imports from the United States of America
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-01 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Taxation, Industry]In response to a 50 per cent tariff enacted by the United States on Canadian alcohol on August 22, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan implemented a reciprocal 50 per cent levy on U.S.-origin alcohol imports effective September 8, 2026. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority updated its online ordering system to apply the levy to all United States produced alcohol ordered by retailers as of that date. Several provincial industry leaders—including 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co Ltd. CEO Shawn Moen, Sherwood Co-op CEO Troy Verboom, Last Mountain Distillery CEO Meredith Smidt, Black Fox Farm & Distillery, and Great Western Brewing Company CEO Micheal Brennan—voiced support for the measure, framing it as an encouragement for consumers to choose locally made products. The provincial government continues to advocate for the removal of cross-border trade barriers and a negotiated resolution.
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Carney says Trump and his cabinet should stop 'throwing shade' and get serious about a deal
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-01 16:46:30.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Defence]Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against public insults from U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet regarding Canada's military and trade positions, urging them to drop the tough talk and return to serious negotiations. Trade talks between Canada and the United States collapsed on August 21 after the U.S. introduced last-minute demands seeking to restrict Canada's independent trade agreements, bilingual labelling, cultural subsidies, and automotive manufacturing sector. In response to the breakdown, the United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on approximately $28 billion worth of Canadian exports, prompting Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce matching dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs scheduled to begin on September 8.
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Carney names Dominic Barton as chair of Invest in Canada, replaces CEO
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-31 22:37:00.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Trade, Industry, Governance]Prime Minister Mark Carney's government overhauled the leadership of the federal foreign investment agency Invest in Canada, appointing former ambassador Dominic Barton as chair of the board of directors and Gurinder Grewal as chief executive officer. Grewal replaces outgoing CEO Laurel Broten, who submitted her resignation effective September 1, nearly four years into a five-year term with no public explanation provided. The leadership restructuring occurs two weeks before Carney's inaugural investment summit in Toronto, where federal officials and major domestic funds like the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Public Sector Pension Investment Board aim to pitch international investors on Canadian economic projects.
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In Ohio, Canada-U.S. trade war sparks anger and uncertainty
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-29 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new 50 per cent tariffs on dozens of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act, prompting retaliatory Canadian counter-tariffs scheduled for September 8, 2026. The trade dispute is directly affecting regional economies such as Youngstown, Ohio's congressional district OH-6, which exports over $820 million US in goods to Canada annually. Local manufacturers and businesses, including Shapes Unlimited and companies represented by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, report disrupted supply chains, inflated costs for materials like aluminum and steel, and stalled capital projects due to the cross-border tariffs.
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As insults fly around trade, negotiators for Canada and the U.S. avoid getting personal in public
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-29 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States collapsed on August 21 following the implementation of sweeping cross-border tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods. While political leaders from both countries—including U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian officials—have engaged in public escalations and personal insults, Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have maintained a professional, non-personal dialogue. Negotiations remain stalled as Canada insists it will not rush back to Washington without a viable deal, and retaliatory economic measures are being weighed.
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Is P.E.I. doing enough to help businesses weather the U.S. tariff storm?
Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-08-28 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Trade, Economy, Industry, Finance]The Government of Prince Edward Island rolled out a $12.5 million support package to assist local businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs. Bianca McGregor, CEO of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, discussed the evolving Canada-U.S. trade war and the challenges businesses face due to economic uncertainty surrounding 50% United States tariffs.
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What went wrong with U.S. trade talks, according to Canada's chief negotiator
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 21:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Culture, Governance]Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator Janice Charette disputed claims made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding the collapse of bilateral trade talks. Charette maintained that Canada consistently raised concerns regarding medium- and heavy-duty trucks—such as Ford's F-series pickups and General Motors' Silverado—throughout the week rather than introducing them as a last-minute tactic to kill the deal. Furthermore, Charette confirmed that U.S. negotiators repeatedly pushed to remove Canadian French-language discoverability rules on streaming platforms like Netflix and sought to restrict Canada's sovereignty in establishing future free trade agreements with third-party nations. In response to the breakdown in negotiations and U.S. President Donald Trump's implementation of 50 per cent tariffs, the federal government announced retaliatory tariffs matching $27.6 billion on comparable U.S. goods and rolled out a $7.5 billion support package for affected Canadian workers and businesses.
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Can Canada supply itself? Trade war forces businesses to find out
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 20:59:34.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]In response to ongoing cross-border trade actions and U.S. tariffs implemented under President Donald Trump, Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises are shifting their supply chains and manufacturing back to domestic operations. Montreal-based home and body care company The Unscented Company is moving production from a Vermont facility to Canada, estimating current tariffs would cost the firm $150,000 by the end of 2026. Additionally, Chapman's Ice Cream announced it is on track to convert more than 70 per cent of its ingredients from the U.S. back to Canada or alternative international sources while holding consumer price increases until March 2028. Supply chain experts at McGill University note that while onshoring enhances economic resilience, historical integration under trade frameworks like NAFTA and CUSMA means domesticating complex manufacturing scales will require strategic, long-term investments.
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P.E.I. rolls out $12.5M in support for businesses hit by U.S. tariffs
Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-08-28 16:19:32.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Trade, Economy, Finance, Industry, Agriculture]The Prince Edward Island government is rolling out a $12.5 million financial support package to assist businesses impacted by newly imposed 50 percent U.S. tariffs affecting roughly $10 million in provincial exports like agriculture products, dairy, and refrigeration equipment. Administered by Finance P.E.I., the initiative reopens the Tariff Working Capital Assistance Program with $10 million in loans featuring a maximum of $500,000 per borrower, an extended seven-year repayment term, and a doubled two-year interest-only period. Additionally, the province launched the $2.5 million P.E.I. Tariff Impact Relief Fund, providing non-repayable grants of up to $50,000 for capital expenses, supply chain diversification, and market intelligence. This provincial relief complements the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency's Regional Tariff Response Initiative and a $3.1-million Canada-P.E.I. workforce tariff response administered through Skills P.E.I. to fund worker retraining and employment services.
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Canada adds more U.S. goods to list of planned counter-tariffs
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 15:35:30.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Finance, Industry]Finance Canada announced adjustments to its planned counter-tariffs targeting U.S. goods, following feedback from Canadian industry stakeholders. The retaliatory measures, matching U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar and rate for rate up to 50 per cent, now encompass over 700 American goods valued at $27.6 billion, with the countermeasures set to take effect on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Specific additions subject to the 50 per cent tariff rate include wood charcoal, American copper wire, printed materials, articles of plaster, and various glass containers such as carboys, bottles, jars, and preserving jars. Meanwhile, American seafood and fish products were removed from the initial tariff list following consultations deemed to be in Canada's best interests.
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Interprovincial trade barriers are falling. But rewriting old rules will take time
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 14:14:49.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Trade, Economy, Industry]Federal and provincial ministers met in Iqaluit and Prince Edward Island to advance interprovincial trade agreements, building on a recent nine-province accord allowing direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial lines. International Monetary Fund estimates indicate that removing internal trade barriers could increase Canada's real grossD product by up to seven per cent, or approximately $210 billion, over the long term. Priorities for ongoing discussions include securing a freer flow of services by the end of the year, harmonizing approval processes for prefabricated homes and building materials, and facilitating food trade. Meanwhile, University of Ottawa professor Wolfgang Alschner is utilizing artificial intelligence to catalogue approximately 17,000 regulatory texts across Canada to systematically identify and eliminate unnecessary trade divergences.
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Saskatchewan Responds to United States Trade Measures with Levy on American Alcohol
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-27 21:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Taxation, Industry]In response to a 50 per cent tariff enacted by the United States on Canadian alcohol on August 22, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a reciprocal 50 per cent levy on U.S.-origin alcohol imported into the province. Effective September 8, 2026, the levy will apply to all U.S. produced alcohol ordered through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority online ordering system. Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Jim Reiter stated that the measure aims to defend provincial industries and exporters while encouraging a return to tariff-free trade.
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Will auto tariffs be a permanent roadblock for a Canada-U.S. trade deal?
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 21:22:28.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Trade, Industry, Economy]Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down following disputes over American tariffs on finished vehicles and auto parts, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirming that the Trump administration aims to re-industrialize and shift auto manufacturing jobs to states like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Canadian officials, including Ambassador to the U.S. Mark Wiseman and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, maintain that preserving assembly and parts capabilities in Ontario and Quebec is critical, specifically protecting plants operated by Ford and General Motors employing roughly 20,000 workers. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles and non-CUSMA-compliant auto parts in the new year as trade talks remain stalled.
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Canada’s retaliation ‘should come as no surprise’ to U.S., Champagne says
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 13:03:16.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]Finance Canada announced that it is adjusting its proposed list of retaliatory counter-tariffs against the United States following direct feedback from Canadian industries. Federal Minister François-Philippe Champagne defended the planned trade retaliation, stating it should come as no surprise to the U.S. administration following the breakdown of bilateral trade negotiations.
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Read the full transcript of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's interview with CBC News
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 03:10:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated in an interview with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton that recent bilateral trade talks between the United States and Canada collapsed after Canadian officials returned from Ottawa with additional requests regarding U.S. Section 232 measures, automotive manufacturing exclusions for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and trade defense alignments. Greer confirmed that there are currently no open channels of communication or formal talks to resume negotiations. The Trump administration defended its industrial policy goals aimed at countering globalization and protecting domestic manufacturing sectors in states like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
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Trump's top trade negotiator disputes Canadian assertion that U.S. made last-minute demands
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-26 21:14:34.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed assertions by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government that last-minute U.S. demands derailed a bilateral trade agreement, instead attributing the breakdown to Canadian concerns over implementation following initial talks led by Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc on August 18, 2026. Greer stated that communication channels between the U.S. Trade Representative and Canadian officials are currently closed as Canada weighs its next steps, following the implementation of U.S. tariffs of 50 per cent on steel and 25 per cent on Canadian-made vehicles (proposed to be lowered to 15 per cent or 7.5 per cent under specific content rules) affecting nearly $30 billion in Canadian goods. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is proceeding with dollar-for-dollar retaliatory counter-tariffs on approximately $28 billion worth of American products taking effect after Labour Day, while shifting focus toward diversifying international trade relationships.
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Loblaw is bringing back country of origin labels amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-26 19:35:59.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Agriculture, Industry]Loblaw is reintroducing country-of-origin labels in its fresh produce aisles and bringing back the 'T' symbol on shelf labels for direct U.S. imports affected by federal counter-tariffs taking effect on September 8, 2026. The move responds to consumer demand and a broader 'Buy Canadian' push amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions. Industry Minister Melanie Joly publicly urged consumers to purchase Canadian goods to protect domestic jobs, while retail experts noted that integrated supply chains continue to make product origin labeling complex.
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