The arrival of Donald Trump as President of the United States has generated uncertainty in international trade, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In the opinion of this agency, the protectionist policies anticipated by Trump for his second term are
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reported that 10 countries and 2 blocs stand out for their large number of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs). What is an RTA? Any reciprocal trade agreement between two or more parties, even if they do not belong to the same region. According to
More than 70% of the world’s cobalt-60 supply is produced in nuclear power plants in Canada. The most common radioactive isotope of cobalt is cobalt-60. Cobalt-60 is a by-product of nuclear reactor operations. It is formed when metallic structures, such as rebar, are exposed to neutron radiation. Cobalt-60
A total of 10 economies want to join CPTPP, six of them have already formally applied for membership. The remaining four have expressed their interest in joining this trade bloc. The Indo-Pacific is currently the world’s leading region in terms of economic growth and offers companies great opportunities
Canada faces challenges in clean technology and renewable energy, mainly due to exports from China. According to the Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development’s 2024 Reports to the Canadian Parliament, Canada is not on track to achieve a 90% emission-free power sector by 2030. It is currently at
USMCA panel non-compliance will affect the USMCA review scheduled for 2026, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. From their perspective, Canada, the United States and Mexico should, whenever possible, attempt to resolve outstanding disputes through the use of the formal mechanisms of the USMCA. Panel non-compliance This