Changes to fundamental World Trade Organization rules are being driven by the US and EU. This week’s meeting in Cameroon could see developing nations lose out.
The EU‘s “export heavy” economic model makes it more vulnerable to geopolitically related trade disruptions.
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As new targets designed to help the EU economy work towards autonomy are unveiled, Europe’s “old growth” model and its R&D multinationals’ reliance on foreign markets come under review.
Canada and U.S. flags fly in the wind at the Peace Arch border crossing, in Surrey, British Columbia.
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Canada can draw lessons from its centuries-long coexistence with an often-erratic neighbour to successfully navigate the economic volatility of the present era.
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Jan. 16, 2026.
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Canada’s move to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China aims to make EVs more affordable and diversity trade away from the U.S.
Professor, and Executive Director: Institute for International Trade, and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Trade and Environment, Adelaide University