Tag: trade
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The Day the Border Stopped: 25 Years After 9/11
Jon Liedtke recalls the morning of September 11 & how the cross-border relationship of Windsor and Detroit changed. 9/11 instantly hardened the Windsor–Detroit border. Decades later, the new Gordie Howe Bridge protects against external threats, yet modern political tariffs threaten economic unity.
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U.S. SUPREME COURT SLAYS “TARIFF KING” TRUMP: Most of Trump Tariffs Illegal
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs an illegal overstep of presidential power. While a victory for international trade law, the ruling notably excludes the auto, steel, and aluminum duties crippling Canada’s economy. As Ottawa responds with standard diplomacy, the core “national security” threat labels remain.
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610CKTB | From Diplomacy to Coercion: US Ambassador’s F-35 Gambit
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra demanded Canada buy F-35 fighter jets to secure USMCA renewal, causing economic harm and job losses along the 401 corridor. This aggressive, unprofessional tactic reflects U.S. President Trump’s prioritization of trade leverage over traditional diplomacy.
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610 CKTB | Forget Drugs & Guns, Canada’s Newest Border Probe Targets Paper Plates
Amid major border security concerns like Fentanyl and illegal guns, the Canadian government has launched a surprising investigation into cheap paper plates from China. Learn why the CBSA is probing the “dumping” of what it calls “thermo-folded molded fiber tableware” and how it connects to a $150 million Canadian market and wider trade tensions.