Yesterday, January 22, 2018, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer announced the imposition of safeguard tariffs on solar cells and modules. Much has been said in the general press about this case, but only now is the key point starting to register, and is something international traders immediately thought about – is President Trump starting
What is the Canadian International Trade Tribunal?
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (also known as the “CITT”) is an independent, Canadian quasi-judicial administrative tribunal that adjudicates a variety of international trade cases and matters. The CITT is the place to go to receive a fair, timely, transparent and effective resolution of a trade-related dispute and/or government-mandated inquiry/dispute, provided that the trade-related dispute
What Does The Election of President Trump Mean For Canada?
On November 8, 2016, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. What does this mean for Canadian businesses in terms of trade?
- President-elect Trump has said he is opposed to the TransPacific Partnership Agreement (“TPP”). It is highly unlikely that TPP will be ratified. Canada will have to negotiate strategic bilateral free trade