Canadian dollar dips after US-Canada talks collapse into trade war; oil prices fall ahead of US sanctions on Iran – business live
Context
Washington imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods including fishing rods and hockey sticks, while Canada retaliates with levies on US steel and electronics Here is some analysis on the looming trade war between the US and Canada: The calamitous collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States is a warning to nations worldwide that pursuing any kind of dialogue with the current US administration is doomed at the outset, according to observers who say this recent episode indicates seeking a fair deal is futile. No matter the closeness of the historical relationship, the American administration has signalled that it now prioritises its interests above those of some sort of global economic coordination or harmony. It feels like these talks ‘failed’. However, I’m not sure there was really a success to be had. Continue reading...
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