News by subject: TRD

As 156 countries convened for the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention, a new UN report shows mercury mining skyrocketing in the last 5 years. Moreover, much of that mercury is used in artisanal and small scale...

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents members in the American and Canadian transport and manufacturing sectors, dispatched representatives to Ottawa to voice their workers' concerns during the third round of NAFTA 2.0...

Companies showcasing Ireland North West region's creative, life science, agri/food and advance manufacturing and engineering industries will travel to Boston, Massachusetts later this year as part of a joint collaboration between Councils in...

Today Unifor outlined its NAFTA priorities with the U.S. and Mexican governments, in an open letter to United States Trade Representative Robert  Lighthizer, and in a meeting with Mexico's Ambassador to Canada Dionisio Pérez Jácome Friscione. ...

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with members in transport and manufacturing in both the U.S. and Canada, brought leaders to Ottawa over the weekend to influence the on-going secret NAFTA renegotiation....

As Canada, the United States and Mexico continue to work towards modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Government of Canada remains committed to hearing from Canadians from across the country about trade....

Today, the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED) released a report with recommendations for aiding U.S. workers adversely impacted by global trade. Trade Under Attack also details trade's immense contribution to the U.S....

Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo 2017 drew to a close on September 24 with a record of 758 signed deals at the Expo. The turnover upped by 5.9% to USD 33bn from last year. Overseas guests from 79 countries and regions...

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster of Foreign Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations), Andrew Leslie, will be meeting with agricultural stakeholders on the modernization of the North American...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will participate in a photo op with members of the NAFTA Advisory Council on the Environment, prior to the second meeting of the Council....

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will participate in a photo op with members of the NAFTA Advisory Council on the Environment, prior to the second meeting of the Council....

The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (CVMA) congratulates the Government of Canada on the September 21st provisional implementation of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). "The CETA represents an...

With regards to the provisional application of the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), Pamela Fralick, President, Innovative Medicines Canada issued the following statement: "Innovative Medicines Canada welcomes the implementation of...

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has enabled the North American auto industry to become one of the most competitive in the world, allowing it to boost productivity and gain global market share. Under the agreement, the auto...

Blue Diamond Growers, the world's largest non-profit almond processing and marketing cooperative representing over half of California's almond growers, welcomes and strongly supports passage of the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American...

Today, a diverse group of trade associations, technology companies, and creative organizations united to launch "ACTION for Trade," a coalition that aims to ensure U.S. trade policy and trade agreements advance a pro-creativity and innovation agenda...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade, on Wednesday, to ensure small business owners' views are heard as the renegotiation of the North American Free...

The new regulations, which recently took effect, require that the Department of Environmental Health inspects and approves all suppliers of hemp derived phytocannabinoid rich products that are sold within the City of Denver. Hemp derived products...

The Cold Finished Steel Bar Institute (CFSBI) has sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging early action to impose a remedy under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to protect the ability of the American steel industry to supply...

Members of the Canadian American Business Council are in British Columbia this week meeting with business leaders, provincial politicians, and visiting the significant operations of its member companies Rio Tinto and Shell....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, met today with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom (UK). The two leaders took the opportunity to set the foundation for an even stronger Canada-UK relationship, especially in the areas of trade and...

The United Steelworkers (USW) union issued the following release as dozens of steelworkers from around the country come to Washington D.C., to ask their legislators to press the Trump Administration to move forward on their Section 232 Investigation...

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) today announced the addition of two new components to its Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM®) initiative to contribute to global efforts in preventing the use of child and forced labour in the mining supply...

With no substantive progress being made on the key issues in the NAFTA renegotiations, businesses need to start working on backup plans, finds a new report from the professionals at KPMG's member firms and Eurasia Group.  "While we think the...

Agricultural trade plays an important role in the economies of Canada and the United States. The Government of Canada is working closely with all levels of government in the U.S. to strengthen our robust agricultural partnership and to ensure...

The United Steelworkers union (USW) released the following statement identifying its position on rules of origin in the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations. Rules of origin are a critical part of the renegotiations and...

The United Steelworkers union (USW) released the attached document today identifying its position on rules of origin in the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations.   Rules of origin are a...

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and the Canada Institute of the Wilson Center are pleased to co-publish a short piece on approaches to food safety cooperation in Canada and the United States. With NAFTA renegotiation talks in full...

The Online Lending Policy Institute (OLPI), the leading voice for policy analysis, in-depth research, and education for the online lending industry, today announced its roster of speakers for the Second Annual Summit on Sept. 25 at the Renaissance...

Two energy forums focusing on gas and renewable energy in Casablanca this November have secured the endorsement of the Honourable Minister Aziz Rabbah, Minister of Energy, Mines, Sustainable Development in Morocco.  The Africa Renewable Energy Forum...

Unifor National President Jerry Dias is meeting this afternoon with Boeing officials to discuss its trade complaint involving Bombardier's C Series planes. "The workers are caught in the crossfire as this ongoing dispute continues to put thousands...

The 2nd Western China International Fair Import and Export Expo and Western China (Sichuan) International Investment Conference will be inaugurated on Sep. 15. Located 15 kilometers south of the Century City along the Tianfu Avenue lies the Western...

As farmers, ranchers and the entire ag sector ready for the development of the 2018 U.S. farm bill, and the industry also strives to keep ag trade relations open across U.S. borders, the Women in Agribusiness Summit welcomes key speakers to present...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced today that he will host the First Ministers' Meeting (FMM), including a meeting of First Ministers with national Indigenous leaders, in the National Capital Region on October 3, 2017. Since the last FMM...

The following is a joint statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and Teamsters Canada President François Laporte in response to the end of round two of NAFTA renegotiations in Mexico City earlier this week. "We applaud the Canadian...

Unifor put a spotlight on labour rights by bringing workers issues to the forefront during the second round of renegotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement in Mexico City. "During this round of talks Unifor brought labour rights into...

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) achieved a significant victory today in its long-running dispute with the European Union over aerospace subsidies. The WTO Appellate Body announced a reversal of last November's prohibited subsidy...

- Singapore government unveiled a plan to transform 20 of its major sectors to boost its economy through innovation, technology, skill development and better infrastructure - Logistics has been vital to the growth of every sector and the magnitude...

A newly released report by China.org.cn on the BRICS and its upcoming summit in Xiamen, China. The BRICS cooperation mechanism has undergone 10 years of development, during which the acronym has grown from a concept...

As the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade resumes, Unifor National President Jerry Dias will speak to thousands of Mexican workers at a rally for labour rights in Mexico City. "NAFTA may have brought jobs to Mexico, but it did not bring...

As the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade resumes, Unifor National President Jerry Dias will speak to thousands of Mexican workers at a rally for labour rights in Mexico City. "NAFTA may have brought jobs to Mexico, but it did not bring...

Food and Beverage Ontario's (FBO) recently released paper, NAFTA Modernization: What's in it for food and beverage companies?, highlights the importance of a strong Canadian position for food and beverage businesses during this NAFTA renegotiation...

[Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)] - Local businesses in the Québec City area will enjoy new job opportunities following the creation of the new Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) point. This designation was announced today, in the...

Leaders of the U.S. union United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America (UE) and Unifor signed a cooperation agreement to change and renew the North American labor movement, based on shared values and commitment to aggressive struggle, equity...

Unifor and the United Auto Workers of America (UAW) took a united message on auto sector needs to a joint meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland and lead NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul. "We are united with the UAW in our...

Attacks on global supply chains by terrorist groups have hit the highest rate ever as have associated costs, according to a report released today by BSI. The type of attack can vary from targeting the oil infrastructure, hijacking and cargo theft...

Following the visit of Prime Minister Modi to the US in June 2017, where President Trump and PM Modi agreed to deepen the energy engagement between the two countries, India oil companies have started the process of procuring crude oil from the United...

Bloomberg today announced a selection of featured speakers for the first-ever Global Business Forum, which will bring heads of state together with global CEOs to discuss opportunities for advancing trade and economic growth, and the related societal...

The  process of modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began in earnest this Wednesday with the launch of official negotiations in Washington, D.C. NAFTA renegotiation provides a much-needed opportunity to incorporate strong...

On 5 - 7 February, 2018, the Process Excellence (PEX) Network will host the first ever Applied AI Summit. The event will bring together AI experts, data disruptors and C-suite delegates, bridging the gap in the market by offering real-life case...