Canada does not want to get into a ‘direct slug match' with U.S. during negotiations: Miller
President of the Rideau Potomac Strategy Group Eric Miller anticipates Carney will announce restrictions on Canadian steel and support for steel workers.
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Global News
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- Global News
Trump vows tariffs for ‘the rest of the world.' Where does Canada stand?
The United States will impose a tariff for 'essentially the rest of the world' instead of making individual trade deals, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Monday. 'We're going to be setting a tariff essentially for the rest of the world, and that's what they're going to pay if they want to do business in the United States, because you can't sit down and make 200 deals,' Trump said during a joint media event with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump's remark comes a day after he announced a trade deal with the European Union, which will see a 15 per cent tariff imposed on most European goods being exported to the U.S. The deal with the EU looks very similar to the one Trump announced with Japan, which would have a 15 per cent tariff on most Japanese exports to the U.S. Story continues below advertisement While Trump has said negotiations with other nations and trading blocs were progressing towards a deal before Aug. 1, he has singled out Canada as a country with which he was not making progress. Last week, Trump said his administration hasn't 'had a lot of luck with Canada' in its trade negotiations. He added that there may not be a deal with Canada. 'I think Canada could be one where there's just a tariff, not really a negotiation,' he told reporters. 'We don't have a deal with Canada; we haven't been focused on them,' he said. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday said he would only sign a deal that was 'a good deal for Canada.' 'The negotiations are at an intense phase,' Carney told reporters in Prince Edward Island. Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "The negotiations are at an intense phase," Carney told reporters in Prince Edward Island. Canada and the EU have both similarities and differences when it came to their respective commercial relationships with the U.S., Carney said. 'We have some similarities with the European Union in terms of our commercial relationships with the United States. We're one of their most important trade partners,' he said. 4:59 Canada – U.S. trade negotiations ahead of deadline 'He does not like Canada' These deals don't portend well for Canada, said Concordia University economist Moshe Lander, especially considering some recent threats Trump made against Canada's economy. Story continues below advertisement 'Trump's getting his way. He's menacing countries, big and small, and putting the world economy back to the 1930s,' Lander said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Trump's statement on Monday seems to indicate that he would rather settle on a flat tariff rate for his trading partners, said Sal Guatieri, director and senior economist at BMO Capital Markets. 'For countries that run a trade surplus with the U.S. goods, they most likely will need to settle for something in that 15 per cent range,' he said. Earlier this month, Carney said it was 'unlikely' that a zero-tariff trade deal could be reached in August. Carney told reporters there was 'not a lot of evidence' for any country to have a tariff-free agreement and it was unlikely Trump would agree to one with Canada. Where does Canada's trade stand with U.S.? Canada's balance of trade with the U.S. is not like that of the EU. Story continues below advertisement Excluding oil, gas and energy, Canada runs a trade deficit with its neighbour. However, Guatieri said Trump was likely to only look at the overall balance of trade. 'Unfortunately, I don't think the White House is making much of a distinction with respect to Canada's trade with the U.S.,' he said. 'It's just saying basically in total, Canada is running a surplus with the U.S. and needs to pay a higher tariff. The main message from these six trade deals (that Trump has signed recently) is that basically no country will be unscathed. Everyone will end up with higher tariffs than was the case a year ago under the new White House,' he said. Trump has been ratcheting up his threats against Canada as the trade talks intensify. Last month, he said Canada was a 'a very difficult country to trade with' and threatened to scrap the talks altogether if Canada did not withdraw its Digital Services Tax. Last month, he raised the stakes of his trade war. In a letter to Carney posted to Truth Social, Trump threatened a 35 per cent tariff on 'Canadian products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs.' 'If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 35 per cent that we charge,' the letter adds. Story continues below advertisement 'He does not like Canada,' Lander said. 'Canada is not going to get any sort of favourable treatment in whatever deal comes out,' he added. 2:04 What Trump's EU trade deal reveals about talks with Canada Autos, steel, aluminum hardest hit Those threats come as the steel and aluminum sectors continue to face steep U.S. tariffs. Story continues below advertisement 'Unfortunately, it doesn't look like any country so far is able to get their 50 per cent duty on steel and aluminum down to a smaller number,' Guatieri said. He added, 'One partial save for Quebec is that the U.S. really does need Canadian aluminum. They have limited capacity to increase their aluminum production or buy foreign-made aluminum from countries other than Canada.' Both Japan and the EU managed to get their tariff rate on automobiles reduced from 25 per cent to 15 per cent. Guatieri said Canada is likely to get a similar deal on autos. 'We would still be somewhat competitive in selling our vehicles to the U.S., especially when you consider that there is an exemption for U.S. content in Canadian-made vehicles. That would help (but) not fully shield Canada's auto industry,' he said. According to BMO, Canada's effective tariff rate for trade with the U.S. is currently around six per cent. This is because Trump's tariffs on Canada do not include goods that are CUSMA-complaint. This would be 'manageable' for the broader economy, Guatieri said, but added that the auto, steel and aluminum industries could see some serious pain, including potential layoffs. 'We think most of the rest of the country is somewhat insulated from this trade war, but unfortunately Ontario and Quebec are not,' Guatieri said.
National Post
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Air Canada flight attendants start voting on strike mandate
An Air Canada 737 Max 8 jet takes off at Calgary International Airport. Photo by Brent Calver/Postmedia/File MONTREAL — Air Canada flight attendants start voting today on whether to give a strike mandate to their union. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The vote, running through to Aug. 5, comes after the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees concluded the conciliation process with no deal reached. The union represents more than 10,000 flight attendants who have been in contract talks for more than seven months. Air Canada acknowledged the vote, saying it was a normal step in the negotiation process and does not mean a disruption will take place. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again It noted that a strike can't take place until after a 21-day cooling-off period after the 60-day conciliation period has expired. The union says that despite sustained efforts, including in the conciliation process with a federally-appointed mediator, key issues such as pay, unpaid work and pensions remain unresolved. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
CBC
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Sask. NDP call for ombudsman investigation into complaint against Marshals employee
The official Opposition has written to the province's ombudsman calling for an investigation into the Saskatchewan Marshals Service and the resignation of one of its employees. Jordan McPhail, the NDP's associate corrections, policing and public safety critic, wrote the letter on Monday. In a copy of the letter obtained by CBC News, McPhail said an investigation should look at the overall conduct of the Marshals service, the conduct of the officer that was under investigation and the responsibility the minister has to the public and transparency involving the service. "Your mandate is crucial to restoring public trust in this new agency and ensuring fair, consistent disclosure of important public information," McPhail wrote. The ombudsman's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The provincial government has yet to respond to a request for comment. Lack of details released to public Last week, CBC News broke the story that a Marshals employee was placed on administrative leave before the policing service was even up and running had resigned from the service. The nature of the complaint was never made public, but in April it was confirmed that it was being investigated by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). The PCC is a five-person civilian body appointed by the provincial government that investigates and reviews complaints against police. On Wednesday, the PCC confirmed it had completed its investigation. It said it provided the results to the Marshals service, as required by Saskatchewan's Police Act. Cara Burrows, the director of communications for the Marshals service, told CBC News, said the organization takes allegations involving member conduct seriously, but would be unable to "provide further information due to privacy and personnel matters." Burrows did confirm the employee resigned from his role with the service. On Friday, the NDP called for Tim McLeod, minister of corrections, policing and public safety, to release the PCC report. It highlighted how the province has previously released the findings of PCC investigations or entire PCC reports in the past. "McLeod needs to think long and hard about the message he will send if he chooses to hide this report," said NDP Justice Critic Nicole Sarauer. In a blistering statement, the Government of Saskatchewan refused. The NDP is attempting to "mislead the public" saying the release of previous PCC reports were the result of "extenuating and exceptional circumstances," it said. The government added that McLeod does not direct the day-to-day operations of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service or the PCC. "The NDP should understand that it would be inappropriate to interfere with the independence of the PCC by politicizing the decision to release the findings of investigations," the statement from the provincial government read. "They should apologize to the SMS and the PCC for disrespecting their dedicated service." WATCH | Sask.'s new police force gets ready: Sask.'s new police force getting ready for May launch 3 months ago The Saskatchewan Marshals Service, launching on May 5, will have jurisdiction throughout the province and support the RCMP, as well as First Nations and municipal police services. The Saskatchewan Marshals Service swore in its first class of recruits at the end of April and began operations in May. Marshals are expected to focus on rural crime, finding high-risk offenders and people with outstanding warrants, and assisting RCMP, First Nations and municipal police services.
