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Note to investors: tariffs and opportunities abound in metals and manufacturing

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on August 28, 2018 Posted in Infrastructure, mining and commodities

Global trade tensions continue to be a source of uncertainty. The role of the United States as one of the most influential economies across the globe has presented limitations on the ability of many business sectors to easily absorb the trickle down effects of recent trade tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration. While this seems … Continue reading

Gauging the impact of a Canada-U.S. trade war on cross-border M&A

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on July 10, 2018 Posted in Cannabis, M&A

On May 31, 2018 the United States (U.S.) government announced that it would be imposing tariffs on a number of Canadian products, including steel and aluminum at a rate of 25% and 10% respectively. In response, the Canadian government imposed its own surtaxes of approximately C$16.6 billion on imports of steel, aluminum, and other products from … Continue reading