Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Trump victory puts spotlight on trade

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans

Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness and renegotiate the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as the potential to impose trade sanctions could spell difficulties for Canadian producers.



Surrounded by family members and supporters, Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States November 5, 2024. Photo: USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect

Global commodity markets react to Trump victory

Election results expected to have deep, immediate effects on global economies

Commodities from grains, to oil and gas dropped on Wednesday morning as the U.S. dollar rallied and victory for Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election stoked concerns about tariffs and economic growth.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during an agricultural policy event in Smithton, Pennsylvania, U.S. September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Quinn Glabicki

Trump threatens John Deere with 200 per cent tariffs if production moves to Mexico

Washington | Reuters—Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday he would slap a 200 per cent tariff on John Deere’s imports into the United States if the agricultural equipment company moved production to Mexico as planned. “As you know, they’ve announced a few days ago that they are going to move a lot of […] Read more