China files complaint with World Trade Organization over Canadian steel tariffs
Beijing filed a WTO complaint Friday in response to Canadian restrictions on Chinese imports
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- August 15, 2025 August 15, 2025
- 14:42
Beijing filed a WTO complaint Friday in response to Canadian restrictions on Chinese imports
One-third of wholesale businesses were affected by trade war in June
Sales were up 0.3% in June, to $68.5 billion
Tariff-driven front-loading is "tapering off," according to an Oxford Economics report
Sales climbed 6.6% in July, relative to one year ago
This follows two months of spending declines, in April and May
Wholesale prices surged 0.9% in July, the biggest jump in over three years.
Industry says trade barriers have not severely hurt operations
Claims decline, signalling steady labour market
RBC estimates the effective tariff rate on Canadian goods is about 6%
Minutes show central bank considering delayed effect of rate cuts
The debt is estimated to grow by another trillion dollars in six months
Stagflationary effects will hit the U.S. hardest, Canada and Mexico at risk too
ETF and mutual fund managers are using this moving target to boost bond returns
New levy to hurt U.S. consumers, unlikely to revive production: Desjardins
The move comes after Canada imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in October
Move delays potential tariff hikes as leaders seek broader deal
Bank announces senior leadership shuffle ahead of Harry Culham’s promotion to CEO
Tariffs keep core inflation high as gas and grocery prices ease
Overseas trips, foreign visitors rise amid decline in cross-border travel
The deadline is expected to be extended for another 90 days
Prices were up in all 15 census metropolitan areas measured, with Quebec leading at 3%