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BUSINESSJul 2China aims to ‘infiltrate’ US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, says American manufacturing groupChina is trying to “infiltrate” the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement via Mexican automotive investments, a US manufacturing trade group said, as Washington indicated it would not renew the agreement that comes up for review this month. However, analysts cautioned that full decoupling from China’s automotive industry remains difficult, given North America’s continued dependence on Chinese-sourced motor vehicle components and Mexico’s legacy of export manufacturing plus quick access to the US...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1US won’t renew North American trade pact as Greer targets Canada’s China tiesThe United States confirmed on Wednesday it would not renew its North American trade pact, its trade chief blaming Canada’s pursuit of Chinese investment. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the three governments met virtually and that Washington would not endorse the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. “The United States did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form. As a result, the USMCA is not renewed,” Greer said in a statement. The refusal did...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30China-Canada trade thaw falters as Beijing levies penalties for dumping pea starchBeijing has issued a preliminary verdict finding that pea-starch products imported from Canada were dumped in China, following Ottawa’s anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-made steel racks. “Relevant authorities have made a preliminary determination that imported pea-starch products originating in Canada have been dumped,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Tuesday. “The dumping acts have caused material damage to the domestic pea-starch industry.” Starting on Wednesday,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29China Understands Leverage , and Canada Needs to Understand the RisksAn analysis suggests that China comprehends strategic leverage, and Canada must understand the associated risks in their international relationship.theepochtimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 28Canada , Japan consider critical minerals joint stockpiling in hunt for China alternativesCanada and Japan are considering joint stockpiling of critical minerals as they seek alternatives to China for supply. This initiative aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and strategic resource management between the two nations.mining.com · Canada
MILITARYJun 22Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China – Brandon SunThe Philippines is seeking to strengthen its defense cooperation with Canada amid ongoing tensions with China. This move indicates efforts to bolster regional security alliances in a contested area.brandonsun.com · Canada