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Nicos Anastasiades Mette Frederiksen

Cyprus Votes Against EU Trade Deal with Canada

Lawmakers argue the treaty does not protect their national cheese.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 5, 2020December 1, 2021

Modest Gains for Trump in NAFTA Renegotiation

Canada opens up its dairy market. Mexico agrees to less favorable rules for cars.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 1, 2018November 13, 2021

Italy Joins Trump in Resisting Canadian Trade

The country’s new government argues that a trade pact with Canada doesn’t do enough to protect agricultural products.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 15, 2018November 28, 2021
Donald Trump Angela Merkel

Trump to G6: Drop Dead

The president insults America’s allies, harms trade and rehabilitates Russia.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2018November 27, 2021
Toronto Canada

Ontario State Poll Resembles America’s 2016 Election

From a Donald Trump-like figure in Doug Ford to a Bernie Sanders-style leftist in Andrea Horwath.

Joseph ShupacJoseph ShupacJune 7, 2018October 25, 2021
Donald Trump Jens Stoltenberg

Allies Hope for the Best from Trump, Must Plan for the Worst

Donald Trump might still morph into a more conventional president, but allies cannot take chance.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 15, 2017November 15, 2021

Immigration Lessons from Canada

Canada’s diverse migrant population and protection of the majority culture have made assimilation easier.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 17, 2017January 16, 2023

Can Canada Resist Trump’s Offensive on NAFTA?

Canada’s uneven dependence on the United States could reduce its leverage in future trade talks.

Joseph ShupacJoseph ShupacJune 24, 2017November 27, 2021
Toronto Canada

Why Ontario Plays Such a Central Role in Canadian Politics

The province is not only Canada’s most populous; it has an ability to swing elections between Quebec and the west.

Joseph ShupacJoseph ShupacFebruary 28, 2017October 25, 2021

What Did Walloons Get from Resisting Canada Trade Pact?

Belgium asks for a review of investor-state tribunals and an evaluation of the treaty’s environmental impact.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 27, 2016July 31, 2020

The Politics of Wallonia’s Resistance to Canada Trade Deal

Socialist lawmakers in the south of Belgium oppose a treaty that is supported by the right-wing national government.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 14, 2016November 30, 2021
Sigmar Gabriel Angela Merkel

Gabriel’s Bet Pays Off: Party Approves Canada Trade Deal

The Social Democrat convinces his party to support an EU trade agreement with Canada.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 21, 2016November 9, 2021
Sigmar Gabriel Angela Merkel

Gabriel Sacrifices TTIP to Save Trade Deal with Canada

The German hopes to save a treaty with Canada by pulling the plug on trade talks with America.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 30, 2016November 13, 2021

Walloons Could Block Canada Trade Pact

Left-wing opponents of the treaty are the majority in Belgium’s French-speaking south.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2016November 14, 2021

Europe’s Social Democrats Can Learn from Canada

Canada’s Liberals have aligned themselves with the socially liberal middle class and won.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 21, 2016November 30, 2021

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