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Joanna Smith

Ottawa

Ottawa Correspondent at The Logic

Covering trade and Canada-U.S. relations for The Logic: Canada's business and tech newsroom | Find me at: https://t.co/VED0Wylbk0

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  • 2 days ago | thelogic.co | Joanna Smith |Jesse Snyder

    KANANASKIS, ALTA.— U.S. President Donald Trump was mid-flight when he suggested the conflict between Iran and Israel was not the only reason he left the Group of Seven summit one day early, thwarting leaders seeking face time with the self-appointed dealmaker and disrupting the carefully laid plans of his Canadian host. “We did everything I had to do at the G7,” Trump told reporters Monday aboard Air Force One.

  • 2 days ago | thelogic.co | Jesse Snyder |Joanna Smith

    KANANASKIS, Alta. — Group-of-Seven leaders intend to create “economic corridors” for critical minerals and enforce standardized markets as part of an effort to combat China’s dominance in the space, according to a draft strategy obtained by The Logic. The agreement as written expands on a five-point plan the G7 established in 2023.

  • 2 days ago | thelogic.co | Joanna Smith

    KANANASKIS, ALTA. — Canada and the United Kingdom will strengthen ties by taking a fresh look at old trade irritants—including beef and cheese—and scanning the horizon for ways to grow the innovation economy together, says Britain’s envoy to Ottawa. “Essentially, it’s a step back to say, ‘OK, what do we want to talk about? Where do we want to drive the relationship forward?” U.K. High Commissioner Rob Tinline said Monday in an interview with The Logic at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.

  • 3 days ago | thelogic.co | Joanna Smith

    KANANASKIS, ALTA. — Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting the G7 summit this year but President Donald Trump grabbed attention early Monday by lamenting the absence of Russia and China—and musing about the prospect of securing a deal between with Canada. Here’s what you need to know.

  • 1 week ago | thelogic.co | Joanna Smith |Jesse Snyder

    Group of Seven leaders are meeting next week in Kananaskis, Alta., against the backdrop of global trade uncertainty, geopolitical strife and elevated energy security concerns. Political insiders, business leaders and analysts say this year’s summit comes at a critical economic juncture, both for Canada and its allies.

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Joanna Smith
Joanna Smith @smithjoanna
2 Jun 25

Canada's premiers are talking major projects—and sharing their wishlists—with PM Mark Carney in Saskatoon. Check out @the_logic for what you need to know. https://t.co/RovPrXg5or

Joanna Smith
Joanna Smith @smithjoanna
30 May 25

Canada’s retaliation against U.S. trade war behind significant spike in customs import duties revenue https://t.co/e5mWgSqvcd via @the_logic

Joanna Smith
Joanna Smith @smithjoanna
27 May 25

Throne speech, delivered by the King, touts Canadian pride and economic ambition (and contains no direct jabs at U.S. President Donald Trump). Here's our story in @the_logic on what you need to know: https://t.co/0NBFL6qV7O