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Chile protesters move off streets amid coronavirus outbreak
Street protests paused as gov't declares state of catastrophe, but movement continues with pots and pans, other methods.
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EU struggles to keeps goods moving amid border closures
People and goods are stuck at Poland’s border crossings after the country essentially closed itself off last Friday amid the coronavirus outbreak. Brussels is not happy and argues that the movement of goods — the single market — must be...
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Coronavirus latest: More cases globally than in China, according to researchers
There are now more confirmed cases of coronavirus globally than there are in China. At least 88,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed globally, compared with 81,000 in China, according to an updated count of cases by researchers at...
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Brexit trade talks - five key terms explained
Britain may have exited but “Brexit” is far from finished. Here are 5 terms you’ll be hearing a lot of over the next year. Transition Period The transition period started on February 1st and is intended to allow time for the UK and EU to...
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Prices of Chinese goods in Pakistan soar
Many businesses are running out of Chinese products causing a sharp increase in prices In Pakistan.
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Shipping line diverting cargo from Halifax over rail blockades
A major container line is diverting cargo away from the Port of Halifax because of the ongoing disruption of rail service caused by protests blockading rail lines in Canada. Andy Abbott, CEO of Atlantic Container Lines, said, "Customers...
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Pompeo in Senegal: Africa caught in US-China trade war
The US is sending mixed messages to the continent, they want to do business, but are not open to all African countries.
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Secretary of State Pompeo: US is assessing Senegal's security
Secretary of State Pompeo says US must balance Senegal's security needs with its own interests on Africa tour.
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Rail line blockades could impact Canada’s economy
Ongoing anti-pipeline protests blocking rail lines impede the shipping of oil and grain, which could impact Canada’s economy.
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Protest sparks economic concerns over freight train disruptions
CN has halted more than 150 freight trains since protests began in response to the RCMP's recent enforcement of an injunction against Wet'suwet'en camps in B.C. built to block construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. About half of...
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Palestinian government bans some Israeli products
Move follows Israeli authorities stopping Palestinian agricultural produce from being sold in Israel.
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Chinese Exporters Rush to Beat Tariffs | Trump's Trade War Looms Over Asia
China’s exports surged in June as firms rushed orders ahead of a fragile tariff truce with the U.S., boosting shipments to Southeast Asian transit hubs.
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A timeline of Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods
The CBC's Mark Carcasole breaks down the timing of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and carve-outs, and which sectors of the Canadian economy they affected.
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This Montreal suburb's only grocery store closed. Now a local goods shop is filling the gap
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., residents have a new spot to do their groceries. After being on the verge of bankruptcy, B Factory, a locally owned shop, expanded its space to include a small grocery section called Mon Marché Local.
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Nations warned: Sign deals or face steep tariffs
Just over three months ago, President Trump launched his boldest tariff offensive yet, announcing sweeping levies on goods from nearly every nation. Dubbed ‘Liberation Day,’ the plan aimed to ink 90 trade deals in 90 days. But within...
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South Shore communities organize collection drive for Baldwin fire victims
Church parishioners, volunteers, neighbors, Catholic Charities, the Baldwin Lions Club, the Baldwin school board, and others quickly stepped in to help those who lost everything.
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Trump Secures Trade Pact With 10th-largest US Trading Partner
The United States has struck a trade deal with Vietnam just days before a key tariff deadline. President Donald Trump announced a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese exports, much lower than the previously planned 46 percent levy.
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Tracking Global Tax Policies
As we track global trends in tax policies, indian consumers may be headed for a major cut in indirect taxes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted at a major rehaul to the country's goods and services taxes and has even...
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Indian Finance Minister hints at tax shakeup
As we track global trends in tax policies, Indian consumers may be headed for a major cut in direct taxes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted at a significant overhaul of the country’s Goods and Services Tax system and even...
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Calgary clothier says confusing new customs process is holding up thousands in Stampede inventory
The owner of Stuff, a boutique clothing store, says about $6000 worth of product he plans to sell during the Calgary Stampede is stuck in customs. He says a new online duty and taxes service, run by the Canada Border Services Agency, is...
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Trade tensions rattle North American ties
Trade tensions are flaring again. On Friday, president Donald Trump dropped a bombshell, calling off all US Trade talks with Canada. His reason? A new 3% digital services tax is set to be imposed by Canada on major American tech firms,...
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'Historic milestone': EU and UK strike political agreement on Gibraltar
The UK and Spain have been trying to reach a deal for years to ensure that people and goods could cross freely over the British overseas territory's land border with Spain.
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South Africa's carbon free imports sustainable?
As more countries and companies look for carbon-free goods, South Africa’s coal-based economy could lose billions of dollars in export income and thousands of jobs. This is according to a Net Zero Tracker watchdog. The country’s economy...
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Merz and Trump hold talks in DC, expose divide on Russia-Ukraine war
Chancellor Merz urges US to ramp up pressure on Russia