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Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief September 30, 2026 — The full set of banned Canadian vehicles, dairy and alcohol covers an estimated US$19.9 billion in imports, the American Action Forum calculated; Navarro warned Canada against border-state lobbying and Trump priced Ottawa's return at an apology; Treasury sanctioned ten names over Iranian weapons procurement; New York Fed chief Williams said there was no urgency to raise rates while the 30-year yield crossed 5.6 per cent; Quebec entered the final five days of its campaign. The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, September 30, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)--Major Japanese trader Mitsubishi Corp. has decided to invest about 500 billion yen in expanding the production capacity of a liquefied natural gas project in western Canada. According to the decision announced Tuesday, the LNG Canada project will aim to double its annual output capacity to 28 million tons in the early 2030s. Mitsubishi and partner firms, includi...

If you want to understand how Washington exercises power in the world, watch what it does when its closest allies try to deepen ties with each other. When EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first-ever “associate member”, US President Donald Trump’s response was swift and blunt: “If they do that, if I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe, on many things.” He called the idea “laughable” and Canada –...

Carlos Yep, Director, Funding, Ontario Financing Authority and David Ayre, Treasurer, CMHC, discuss how two of Canada’s largest public-sector issuers are navigating funding needs, market volatility and changing investor demand, with Bloomberg’s Chunzi Xu at the 2026 Canadian Finance Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)

A senior Bank of Canada official said the central bank’s rate-setting body is in a “dilemma” and having spirited discussions about how to balance the impact of the trade war against the inflation effects of high energy prices.

Trump retaliated against Canada's counter-tariffs on $20bn worth of US imports by banning $1bn of Canadian goods.

Harry Taylor, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Regulatory Officer, Hydro One, discusses the transmission investment required to meet rising electricity demands while balancing reliability, affordability and long-term capacity, with Bloomberg’s Naureen Malik at the 2026 Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)

Jared Green, Chief Financial Officer, Emera and Christine Healy, President & CEO, Northland Power, discuss the investment required to meet rising electricity demand while maintaining reliability and affordability and how Canada can use its energy resources to strengthen its competitiveness, with Bloomberg’s Naureen Malik at the 2026 Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)

National Bank Financial’s chief economist sees Canada starting to take business investment seriously after a decade of what he calls “stagnant” growth, and is forecasting a surge in foreign capital.

Mike Pyle, CEO, Exchange Income and Gren Schoch, Chairman & CEO, AirBoss of America, discuss how rising defense spending and changing procurement priorities are reshaping Canada’s aerospace, manufacturing and technology sectors, with Bloomberg’s Derek DeCloet at the 2026 Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)

Canada’s largest publicly traded engineering firms are seeking to downplay concerns that artificial intelligence might disrupt their business models, arguing AI will boost demand for their services.

Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief September 29, 2026 — US import bans on nearly US$1 billion of Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles took effect at 12:01 a.m.; Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, saying he offered 'nothing'; Rubio warns Cuba not to wait out the administration; Canada's producers pivot domestic while conceding provincial barriers; Treasury yields sit near two-decade highs with the Gulf unpriced. The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, September 29, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

After 25 years of planning and eight years of construction, the Gordie Howe Bridge finally opened between Detroit and Windsor this July. But the ceremony was attended only by Canadian officials, a sign of just how much the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated. What does it mean for businesses on the ground, and what can we learn about the future of US-Canada relations? (Source: Bloomberg)

Amid discussions in India regarding diversification of its energy sources, Jaishankar also met Venezuela Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia Gonzalez on the UNGA sidelines

USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, 25 September 2026 The Capitol in Washington. The Senate refused by fifty votes to forty-nine to order the fighting in Iran stopped, with four Republicans crossing and one Democrat… The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 25, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Trump’s annexation threats have prompted Carney to examine even remote risks to Canada’s sovereignty.

Cineplex Inc., Canada’s largest movie theater chain, is likely to receive offers worth half of what it could have fetched before the Covid-19 pandemic if it decides to sell, according to an analyst.

As trade ties with the US continue to fray, Canada is seeking a new role and new partners in the increasingly fragmented global economy. Prime Minister Mark Carney has been courting more foreign investment as well as closer ties with the European Union and Asian economies. 

Relatives of people who committed suicide using poison sold by a Canadian man gave wrenching accounts of pain and loss on Wednesday in court before a judge tasked with deciding the former chef’s prison term. Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in May to aiding in the suicide of 14 people in Canada after prosecutors determined they lacked evidence to convict him of murder over his online forums where he advised people on how to end their lives. Law has admitted that he proactively looked for customers,...

Tom Nides, vice chairman of strategy and client relations at Blackstone, talks with Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." They discuss global dealmaking, China, Canada, AI and data center "anxiety." (Source: Bloomberg)

India is accelerating trade talks with Canada and Mexico as the three economies seek new markets and partners in response to the disruption unleashed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Maninder Sidhu, Canada's International Trade Minister, says the trade talks with India are “moving along really well,” with the two nations looking to conclude a deal in the coming months. He speaks with Paul Allen on Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)

USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Monday, 21 September 2026 The United States Capitol in Washington at dusk. Speaker Mike Johnson has sent the House of Representatives home until after the elections of 3 November, CBS… The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Monday, September 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses trade talks with China, the possibility of a diesel export ban, and the state of relations with Canada and the renegotiation of the USMCA. (Source: Bloomberg)

China sharply increased its imports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada in August amid an escalating trade dispute between Ottawa and Washington. The country’s imports of Russian energy products also rose sharply last month, as geopolitical risks including war in Iran accelerated Beijing’s efforts to diversify its energy supplies. Customs data released on Sunday showed that the volume of China’s crude oil imports from Canada rose nearly 35 per cent year on year in August,...

Announcement comes as Canada seeks a closer relationship with the EU amid a trade war with the US.

A 50 percent tariff has disrupted dairy exports, leaving Canadian farmers with milk that cannot be redirected overnight.