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Canada & China Trade Deal: Reshaping Procurement Strategies
https://procurementmag.com/news/canada-china-trade-deal-reshapes-procurement-strategies Strategies for international trade are becoming commonplace in light of the global tariff sensitivities. Bildnet Global Inc. gives developers control of their supply chain, saving millions in the process. Ask us how! The deal, struck during Canad Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing in February 2024, marks the first visit by a Canadian leader since June 2017. For procurement and s
Feb 251 min read


Carney's Davos speech strikes a chord in Mexico
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexico-reaction-carney-davos-speech-9.7055585 Canada is pushing relations in China, Mexico, and other countries to increase our trade relations. It is time for Canadian Developers to realize that they can do the same, and take control of their procurement options, with Bildnet Global. The government is not doing anything to help our proforma numbers. Bildnet procures worldwide. Bildnet saves our network of Developers Millions annually. Ask us how
Feb 181 min read


BC Provincial Budget hinders Development.
BC NDP really messed up the 2026 budget, according to Mark Goodman of the Goodman Report comments. We're facing a clear slowdown in development and housing – numbers don't lie. Instead of helping, the province added more costs for development land and building homes. It feels totally out of touch. With a $13.3B deficit already, they layered on: Higher Additional School Tax on development properties (up to 0.3% for $3–4M and 0.6% above $4M in 2027), hiking holding costs on sta
Feb 181 min read


Carney says Canadian values key to sovereignty, pushes back on Trump's remarks
While the North American Leaders are having their junior high spats, it is becoming more obvious that Canadians are looking international for their needs. Canada was created by people of different backgrounds coming together to build a nation on the principles of multiculturalism and openness. He also rebuked Trump's recent claim that "Canada lives because of the United States." "Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership in the economy, in security and
Jan 261 min read


AMG Global — Industry Manufacturing Insight.
Where the world’s largest plumbing brands actually manufacture their products!
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Impacts of Trump Tariffs on Canadian Residential Construction Sector
Retaliatory Canadian tariffs on construction materials would have substantial effects on the costs of home construction. Canada imports some $3.5B in glass and glass products, $3.1B in major appliances, $2.2B in hardware, and about $1B in ceramic tile and products. Of those products, only appliances are being targeted by Canada in the first phase of tariffs. But the second phase of tariffs, slated to come into place after 21 days, currently includes steel and aluminum. Canada
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Bank of Canada — “The impact of US trade policy on jobs and inflation in Canada” (June 2025)
The surge in trade and inventories boosted the economy—Canadian GDP growth was 2.2% in the first quarter. But getting ahead of tariffs borrowed activity from the future, and we’re now seeing a sharp reversal. Canadian goods exports to the United States dropped more than 15% in April. This reflects both the payback from the first-quarter surge and the fact that tariffs are making Canadian goods more expensive in the United States. In April, exports of steel and aluminum produc
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Canada is courting Asia after a challenging year of trade relations with the Trump administration
Within a year, the US's second-largest trading partner has rapidly ramped up efforts to explore new deals with regional powers in Asia, or to revive talks that had been previously put on ice. As of November, the US has imposed a 35% tariff on all goods from Canada that are not covered by the USMCA. Canadian exports of steel and aluminum to the US also face a 50% duty. The northern neighbor has since matched some of Trump's levies, and Trump has repeatedly threatened to end
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Tariffs and Imports
Many individuals think that the recent tariff conflict has affected the importation of building interiors from other nations, particularly China. However, none of the tariffs affect household goods. We are more open for business now than ever before.
Dec 7, 20251 min read
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