ratification Archives | Canadian Cattlemen

A ‘little more work’ needed on CUSMA deal, Trudeau says

By Reuters November 29, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said a little more work needed to be done on a new continental trade deal which has run into opposition from some U.S. Democrats over labour and environmental provisions. Officials are trying to agree on a series of tweaks to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA) […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Grain groups seek ‘essential service’ status for rail

By Dave Bedard November 26, 2019

With Canadian National Railway’s conductors and yard workers headed back to work, several Canadian grain groups now want to head off any future job action in the rail sector. CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference announced separately Tuesday they had reached a tentative agreement ending an eight-day strike by over 3,000 unionized staff. The […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico becomes first country to ratify USMCA deal

By Miguel Angel Lopez June 19, 2019

Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico on Wednesday became the first country to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) agreed late last year to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at the behest of U.S. President Donald Trump. By a vote of 114 in favour to four against, Mexico’s Senate backed the trade […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

By David Alire Garcia, David Ljunggren May 31, 2019

Mexico City/Ottawa | Reuters — Mexico and Canada said on Friday they would proceed with plans to ratify a new continental trade pact despite a new threat from U.S. President Donald Trump that critics say could undermine chances of the treaty coming into force. Trump, whose administration has made passing the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Canada moves to ratify USMCA ahead of Pence visit

By Kelsey Johnson May 29, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — The Canadian government formally presented draft legislation to ratify the new North American Trade deal to parliament on Wednesday, less than 24 hours ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presented the bill to the House of Commons, confirming a Reuters story from Tuesday that […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Canada takes first step on ratifying USMCA trade deal

By Kelsey Johnson, Steve Scherer May 27, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada took a first step toward ratifying the new North American trade agreement on Monday just three days ahead of U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence’s trip to Ottawa to discuss the passage of the treaty. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland presented what’s known as a ways and means motion to the House of […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Canada vows ‘full steam ahead’ on ratifying trade pact

By Steve Scherer May 19, 2019

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada will move quickly to ratify the new North American trade pact, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday, a day after the United States agreed to lift tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed the global “Section 232” tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

U.S. boosts trade pact’s outlook lifting tariffs on Canadian, Mexican metals

By David Lawder, Steve Scherer May 17, 2019

Washington/Ottawa | Reuters — The United States struck deals on Friday to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, the three governments said, removing a major obstacle to legislative approval of a new North American trade pact. The separate agreements, which will not impose U.S. quotas on Canadian and Mexican metals […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

USMCA deal modestly boosts U.S. economy, trade panel finds

By David Lawder, David Shepardson April 18, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The new North American free trade pact would modestly boost the U.S. economy, especially auto parts production, but may curb vehicle assembly and limit consumer choice in cars, a hotly anticipated analysis from the U.S. International Trade Commission showed on Thursday. The ITC report is a crucial step in the push […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

CP conductors, engineers ratify four-year deal

By GFM Staff July 29, 2018

Conductors and engineers for Canadian Pacific Railway have voted for labour peace following a 33-hour strike in late May. CP’s 3,100-odd conductors and engineers, represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), announced July 20 they have voted to ratify a four-year agreement. Almost 63 per cent of eligible employees cast electronic ballots in the […] Read more

Feed weekly outlook: Purchases delayed as prices steady, supplies ample

U.S. grains: Soy futures follow rally in soymeal

U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall after weak export sales report

GFM Network News

Feed weekly outlook: Purchases delayed as prices steady, supplies ample

U.S. grains: Soy futures follow rally in soymeal

U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall after weak export sales report

Tag Archives ratification

A ‘little more work’ needed on CUSMA deal, Trudeau says

Grain groups seek ‘essential service’ status for rail

Mexico becomes first country to ratify USMCA deal

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

Canada moves to ratify USMCA ahead of Pence visit

Canada takes first step on ratifying USMCA trade deal

Canada vows ‘full steam ahead’ on ratifying trade pact

U.S. boosts trade pact’s outlook lifting tariffs on Canadian, Mexican metals

USMCA deal modestly boosts U.S. economy, trade panel finds

CP conductors, engineers ratify four-year deal

GFM Podcasts

Myth-busting precision ag, farming less to make more, habitats for predators?, profiting with precision ag

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In Case You Missed It – Your National Ag News Recap for the week ending November 29, 2019

GFM Network News

GFM Podcasts

AgCanadaTV

Daily Newsletter