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In Canadian lumber town, real fears over a trade war with Trump

28/04/2017

Brett Gosselin, a lumberjack like his father before him, lives his life in solitary 12-hour shifts in the vast pine forests that stretch across the Canadian north, master of a gigantic whirling buzz saw that can fell several 100-foot trees in a single crashing roar.

Statement on WTO decision regarding China’s anti-dumping duties on Canadian dissolving pulp

28/04/2017

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, today issued the following statement on the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) panel decision regarding China’s anti-dumping duties on imports of Canadian dissolving pulp, an innovative forestry product used in clothing:

The US-China Fight Over Trade: The Ultimate Test of the WTO Framework

28/04/2017

Last month, President Trump made headlines for openly challenging the World Trade Organization (WTO) in his administration’s annual trade policy report to congress, furthering his promise to counteract “China’s unfair advantage.” At the top of the list of accusations is dumping – particularly steel as well as aluminum and chemical products.

Mexico Can Seek Millions From U.S. In Dolphin-Safe Tuna Dispute, WTO Says

28/04/2017

Mexico has long argued that U.S. labeling rules for dolphin-safe tuna unfairly restrict its access to the U.S. market. And in a decision Tuesday, the World Trade Organization agreed, saying Mexico may seek $163 million annually from the U.S. in retaliatory measures.

VN: Garment exports grow despite hurdles

28/04/2017

The domestic garment industry has faced many challenges in exporting to key markets, such as the European Union (EU) and the United States, but it still has a chance of achieving its export target this year, according to experts.

VN: Fish exporters aim to crack Europe

27/04/2017

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) is showcasing Vietnamese seafood products at the Seafood Expo Global, which is being held in Brussels, Belgium, from Tuesday to Thursday.

China considers raising tariffs on sugar imports

26/04/2017

China is considering special import duties on sugar as part of an anti-dumping probe, according to two people familiar with the matter, in what would be a win for domestic producers seeking help battling cheap imports from Brazil and other major growers.

Canada To Fight US Lumber Duties

26/04/2017

Justin Trudeau has told Donald Trump that his Government will "vigorously defend" the interests of the Canadian softwood lumber industry, following the announcement of new US countervailing duties on Canadian imports.