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‘They Don’t Want to Come Here’: Canadians back off PBC | Exclusive

‘They Don’t Want to Come Here’: Canadians back off PBC | Exclusive

Canadians who once flocked to Palm Beach County are increasingly selling their homes and staying away, according to local real estate agents.

EU rejects Trump’s diesel export ban as 'not beneficial to anyone'

EU rejects Trump’s diesel export ban as 'not beneficial to anyone'

The EU had sharp words for the Trump administration after it threatened to impose a diesel export ban if Europe does not release emergency stocks.

The Las Vegas Strip has a visitor problem

The Las Vegas Strip has a visitor problem

Blame Canada, consumers, and maybe Las Vegas Strip casino operators.

G20 trade talks yield little progress while tensions simmer

G20 trade talks yield little progress while tensions simmer

G20 trade ministers have failed to agree on curbing the flooding of global markets with overproduced, underpriced goods

Historic low layoffs underpin US labor market; factory gate price pressures rising

Historic low layoffs underpin US labor market; factory gate price pressures rising

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - New applications for US unemployment benefits drifted close to 57-year lows last week and layoffs decreased in September, suggesting labor market stability persisted even as employers remained cautious about boosting hiring.

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Host 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in Ottawa

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Host 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in Ottawa

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is set to host its 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in Ottawa on October 5, 2026. This closed-door event will bring together APF Canada's Indo-Pacific Research Fellows and prominent Canadian foreign policy thinkers. The discussions will focus on critical issues central to Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, which was launched in late 2022. Key themes include trade, investment, resource partnerships, defense and security cooperation, and frontier technologies. The forum aims to provide insights as Canada considers the next phase of its Indo-Pacific Strategy, building on efforts to increase Canadian visibility and foster cooperation in the region. Jeff Nankivell, APF Canada's President & CEO, will open the event, and Dr. Evan Feigenbaum of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace will deliver a keynote address.

G20 Trade Ministers Convene in Wisconsin Amidst U.S. Tariff Agenda and WTO Reform Push

G20 Trade Ministers Convene in Wisconsin Amidst U.S. Tariff Agenda and WTO Reform Push

Trade ministers from the G20 nations are meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, facing a challenging environment largely shaped by President Trump's global tariff agenda. Many attending officials, including those from Canada, are re-evaluating and reshaping their trading relationships due to new tariffs, barriers, and uncertainty imposed by the Trump administration's 'America-first' policy. The U.S. is also advocating for changes to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) rules, which currently prevent discrimination against member countries by requiring equal tariff rates across the board. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer argues that the MFN principle was designed for a world where countries broadly adhered to similar rules, and that some nations now benefit from WTO access while engaging in state-led industrial policies or non-market practices. This stance is causing concern among some trade experts, who warn that softening MFN rules could lead to greater global trade unpredicta...

Canadian Lumber Producers Appeal U.S. Commerce Department's 2% Dumping Test in Federal Court

Canadian Lumber Producers Appeal U.S. Commerce Department's 2% Dumping Test in Federal Court

Canadian Lumber Producers Appeal U.S. Commerce Department's 2% Dumping Test in Federal Court

US Travel Association Calls on President Trump to Address Declining International Tourism

US Travel Association Calls on President Trump to Address Declining International Tourism

International tourism to the United States has seen a significant decline, with figures from the US Travel Association indicating a 2% year-on-year drop in June, 7% in July, and 11% in August. This downturn occurred despite the 'PR victory' of the FIFA World Cup, which the US co-hosted with Canada and Mexico. Geoff Freeman, CEO of the US Travel Association, attributes this decline to several factors, including high US travel costs, tariffs, trade disputes, and what he describes as 'false rumors' among foreign travelers about the US. The number of international visitors decreased by 11 million in 2025 and is projected to fall by another 2 million this year, representing a 20% reduction from pre-pandemic levels. Freeman met with President Trump to discuss potential solutions, emphasizing the need for clearer and more positive messaging to foreign tourists.

US trade court to weigh challenge to Trump's forced labor tariffs

US trade court to weigh challenge to Trump's forced labor tariffs

By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The US Court of International Trade will hear a challenge on Wednesday to President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners he accuses of failing to prevent imports made with forced labor, a policy opponents say revives the unchecked

U.S. Court of International Trade to Hear Challenge Against President Trump's Global Tariffs on Forced Labor Grounds

U.S. Court of International Trade to Hear Challenge Against President Trump's Global Tariffs on Forced Labor Grounds

On September 30, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade is scheduled to hear arguments concerning global tariffs implemented by President Trump. These tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, apply to goods from 80 countries, including major trading partners like China, India, and Japan. The administration justified these tariffs by asserting that these nations have failed to adequately police the use of forced labor in their supply chains, which the U.S. trade representative claims harms U.S. companies. This legal challenge marks President Trump's third attempt to impose such widespread tariffs, following two previous instances where similar measures were ruled unlawful, including a landmark Supreme Court decision earlier this year. The current tariffs are based on Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which trade experts and lawyers view as a new guise for previously invalidated tariffs. Additionally, the United States continues to impose a 12.5% tariff on most Colombian exports due to non-compliance wit...