Free trade
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How does trade change with policy? – Freightonomics
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland break down the differences between free trade and protectionism and how it will shape the freight landscape in the future.
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New freight truck transportation restrictions to take effect in Mexico on January 1
The Mexican city of Guadalajara was the first to pass a measure in November prohibiting cargo transportation from entering the metropolitan area from Monday through…
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American Shipper
WTO deputy director-general optimistic on future of world trade
In a wide-ranging speech, the deputy director-general of the WTO, Alan Wolff, sets out the challenges and issues for the body. But he's generally optimistic…
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Canada
Canada’s provincial leaders push to remove internal trade barriers
Premiers seek to improve the flow of goods among provinces, but stop short of pushing for major leaps during annual summit.
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Economics
The relevance of African free trade agreement in the context of U.S. trade aspirations
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will boost trade between African partner states by removing tariffs. This helps the U.S. improve trade relations as…
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: USMCA too ‘indispensable’ to fail, ex-Canadian PM says
Brian Mulroney, an architect of NAFTA’s precursor, says the trade deal will withstand Trump’s latest tariffs.
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Canada
Will the new trade deal prevent Mexican trucks from entering the U.S.?
While most of the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada is an update to NAFTA, there is a paragraph inserted into the agreement that…
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