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Onex to Acquire WestJet Airlines in $5 Billion Deal

Onex to Acquire WestJet Airlines in $5 Billion Deal

The private equity firm is taking Canada's second largest airline private in an all-cash deal.

By Lauren Muskett | May 13, 2019

Huawei CFO Argues for Halt to Extradition Case

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Huawei CFO Argues for Halt to Extradition Case

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers said President Trump's comments about the case are evidence it is politically motivated.

By Matthew Heller | May 9, 2019

Huawei CFO Alleges Illegal Detention in Canada

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Huawei CFO Alleges Illegal Detention in Canada

Legal experts say Meng Wanzhou's suit could be a play to influence the proceedings to extradite her from Canada to face criminal charges in the U.S.

By Matthew Heller | March 4, 2019

Pot Retailer Green Growth to Bid $2B for Aphria

Pot Retailer Green Growth to Bid $2B for Aphria

The combined company would "marry Aphria’s low-cost [cannabis] cultivation and near-term production capacity with Green Growth’s vast retail know-how."

By Matthew Heller | December 28, 2018

Arrest of Huawei CFO Fans US-China Tensions

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Arrest of Huawei CFO Fans US-China Tensions

Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States, is "by birth and position a member of China’s corporate royalty.”

By Matthew Heller | December 6, 2018

Trade Deficit Jumps to $50 Billion in July

Trade Deficit Jumps to $50 Billion in July

The 9.5% monthly increase in the nominal U.S. trade deficit was the largest in three years.

By William Sprouse | September 5, 2018

U.S. Adds Canada to IP ‘Priority Watch List’

U.S. Adds Canada to IP ‘Priority Watch List’

The decision reflects Canada's "failure to resolve key longstanding deficiencies in protection and enforcement" of intellectual property.

By Matthew Heller | April 27, 2018

U.S. Trade Gap Climbs 5% in January to $56.6B

U.S. Trade Gap Climbs 5% in January to $56.6B

The increase in the trade deficit to a nine-year high "will only add fuel to President Donald Trump’s protectionist rhetoric ," an economist says.

By Matthew Heller | March 8, 2018

Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan Fuels Trade War Fears

Trump’s Steel Tariff Plan Fuels Trade War Fears

The president promises to rebuild the U.S. steel industry but GOP lawmakers and others fear retaliation from exporting countries.

By Matthew Heller | March 2, 2018

Team Trump’s Tug-of-War

Team Trump’s Tug-of-War

How will the president’s economic advisers alter the global business prospects of U.S. companies?

By Russ Banham | June 1, 2017

CEOs Urge Restraint in NAFTA Renegotiation

CEOs Urge Restraint in NAFTA Renegotiation

A group of top chief executives says the White House should seek to modernize, not overhaul, the trade agreement.

By Matthew Heller | May 29, 2017

Fortis Makes Big U.S. Utility Play With ITC Deal

Fortis Makes Big U.S. Utility Play With ITC Deal

Canada's largest utility owner buys a Midwest electricity transmission provider for $6.9 billion.

By Matthew Heller | February 9, 2016

Lowe’s to Acquire Canada’s Rona for $2.3B

Lowe’s to Acquire Canada’s Rona for $2.3B

The home improvement giant is hoping to avoid the political complications that helped derail its 2012 offer for Rona.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 3, 2016

Why Target Lost Its Aim

Why Target Lost Its Aim

A discount-store chain which forgot its formula for success.

By Economist Staff | March 3, 2015

Canada Inversions Beckon While White House Seethes

Canada Inversions Beckon While White House Seethes

As the White House chafes over the latest tax inversion deal, its ally to the north is only too happy to accommodate its newest transplant.

By Iris Dorbian | August 26, 2014