Turkey鈥檚 president appeared to escalate a dispute with the United States that has helped foment a Turkish currency crisis, claiming Aug. 14 that his country will boycott U.S.-made electronic goods. Behind the scenes, however, diplomats resumed contact to ease tensions.
August 14, 2018Government, Business, Technology
Turkey鈥檚 Erdogan Vows US Boycott, but Diplomats Resume Talks
Editorial
Editorial: Words of Caution on Tariffs
President Donald Trump has said that something needs to be done to even what he views as a global trade imbalance between the United States and other countries. And that 鈥渟omething鈥 is steep tariffs on steel and aluminum, goods made in China and cars imported from Europe and Asia. Even Canada, America鈥檚 largest trade partner, has become a target of Trump鈥檚 tariff threats.
July 5, 2018Government, Business
Trump鈥檚 NAFTA Wish List Offers No Quick Fix, Canada Envoy Says
Negotiators will be hard-pressed to wrap up talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement anytime soon, considering the Trump administration鈥檚 list of objectives for the deal, Canada鈥檚 envoy to the United States said.
July 21, 2017