Trade Matters

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Your source of expert and timely insights on international trade from an economic and political lens.

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July 18, 20245 min

Beginning the descent

In our summer Global Economic Outlook (GEO) report, EDC Economics expects the global economy to see modest growth of 3.1% in 2024, as key central banks begin their policy rate descent. This was our last podcast episode of the Trade Matters series. To continue reading the biweekly column, check out our website - EDC Economics: Connecting Canada to the world | EDC If you want more audio content from EDC, check out our new podcast, Export Impact - The Export Impact • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters

July 4, 20246 min

Canada’s shadow trade sector

Canadian direct investment abroad (CDIA) and the rise of Canada’s foreign affiliates creates stable and long-lasting links between economies, strengthening international economic integration and providing access to global markets, allowing companies to grow their international presence and business. To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

June 6, 20244 min

Deep-CETA’d ties

Did you know that our second-largest partner is the European Union? While still under provisional application, Canadian businesses have enjoyed preferential access to this affluent market since September 2017, thanks to the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

May 23, 20245 min

Exporters ready to shrug off post-pandemic malaise

EDC’s biannual Trade Confidence Index (TCI) survey improved to 70.1 index points this spring—continuing the volatile trend of the last four years. Despite the seemingly endless challenges facing the world and global trade, prospects of a resurgence in economic activity buoyed Canadian exporter sentiment since our last survey, released in December 2023. To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

May 9, 20244 min

Resilience key to thriving in uncertain times

The world economy is expected to continue showing remarkable resilience, notwithstanding myriad risks challenging businesses today. What’s more, elevated levels of uncertainty are keeping competition on the sidelines, making it easier for those who do their due diligence and pay attention to their scenario analyses to find value. To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

April 11, 20244 min

Are we there yet?

In our latest Global Economic Outlook, we forecast a smooth but uninspiring ride through this year, with the global economy expected to grow by just 2.9%, with more optimism for next year, as lower interest rates and the normalization of activity help leave the post-pandemic economy behind. To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

March 28, 20245 min

Crude awakening

While the energy transition isn’t a linear process, Canadian oil producers need to make the investments necessary to help lower costs, add value, improve carbon productivity and leverage existing processes to build a bridge toward it. To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

March 14, 20246 min

2024: The year the world votes

The unprecedented number of elections this year comes amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Canadian exporters should keep a close watch on the policy environment. To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

February 29, 20244 min

Net zero pathfinder

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are pivotal to Canada’s trade success, yet in a world where we expect to see a surge in climate-focused regulations, this critical segment is underequipped to reduce their carbon emissions, with main challenges being cost considerations and staffing limitations. To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod

February 15, 20245 min

New year, old problems

Supply chain woes are back. Just as the global economy appears to be getting past the effects of pandemic-era disruptions, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have mounted more than 30 attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea. Will the challenges in this vital waterway substantially impact Canada? To know more: https://go.edc.ca/trade-insights_pod