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In-depth research, data-driven insights, and strategic analysis on international trade, specifically focusing on Canada-U.S. trade relations.
Trade Zone: The Carney Doctrine–a capital-first strategy
What the Prime Minister’s Indo-Pacific trip says about Canada’s approach to trade
Trade Zone: Potash, peas and power sources
How Canada can crack India’s diverse market
Mine & Refine: Bridging Canada’s Critical Minerals Capital Gap
Five measures Canada can take to resolve its critical minerals capital crunch
Trade Zone: What the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s tariffs means for Canada
And how it sets the stage for Janice Charette, Canada’s new chief trade negotiator
Trade Zone: Will Canada get keys to the Vault?
The U.S. is trying to remake the global critical minerals order. That could have some serious implications for its northern neighbour.
Trade Zone: Wheelin’ and Dealin’ before CUSMA
Why European and Asian countries may consider setting up their auto shop in Canada
Trade Zone: Smashing down the trade barriers within
Also in this edition: Tariff lawsuits ramp up, Canada-India relations are re-energized, and two economic giants strike the “mother of all trade…
Davos ’26: Making sense of a new world order
John Stackhouse on 11 themes that emerged from the World Economic Forum.
Trade Zone: Who will dominate in this new age?
John Stackhouse, in Davos this week, on the three forces that will shape the future of trade
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