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Joanna Smith, The Logic Reporter.

Joanna Smith

Reporter

Joanna Smith covers trade, particularly the Canada-U.S. relationship. She has been a journalist on Parliament Hill since 2008, including as a reporter for the Toronto Star and as Ottawa news editor and then bureau chief for The Canadian Press. She was most recently editor-in-chief of Kathari News, an online journalism startup with a focus on the global energy transition. She has also taught journalism at Carleton University and is on the board of directors at World Press Freedom Canada.

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Articles by Joanna Smith

Trump steps up effort to block Canadian goods from U.S. procurement—but his order leaves a lot untouched

https://thelogic.co/news/canada-us-trade-trump-presidential-memo/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 17, 2026

The military and lower levels of government make up the bulk of U.S. procurement from Canadian suppliers. Trump’s edict doesn’t cover them.

A nighttime shot of Donald Trump holding his hand while speaking. He's wearing a red hat with "USA" emblazoned on the front.

Making Canada an ‘associate member’ of the EU won’t be simple—whatever the label means

https://thelogic.co/news/canada-associate-member-eu/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 16, 2026

As the EU formally proposes closer ties with Canada, governments in the bloc are making it clear that words matter

A shot of Mark Carney, who is seated, watching Ursula von der Leyen speaking at a lectern before the European Parliament. Carney is in sharp focus; von der Leyen is out of focus in the foreground.

The ‘red line’ in U.S. trade talks that sets Canada apart from other countries

https://thelogic.co/news/analysis/trade-deals-red-line-canada-trump/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 14, 2026

Canada walked away after American negotiators demanded a say in its future trade deals. Other nations haven’t been so reluctant, a new analysis shows.

Donald Trump holding up a board bearing the names of countries and tariff rates. He's standing behind a lectern bearing the U.S. presidential seal.

Briefing

Mexico hopes to secure bilateral deal with U.S. before midterm elections

https://thelogic.co/briefing/mexico-hopes-to-secure-bilateral-deal-with-u-s-before-midterm-elections/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 11, 2026

Economic damage from Trump’s latest trade salvo may not be as bad as feared

https://thelogic.co/news/canada-us-trade-trump-tariffs-limited-fears/

By Joanna Smith and David Reevely | Sep 10, 2026

Product bans mark a troubling escalation, say analysts, but tariff rollbacks on key products limit the overall pain

Close-up of a red American roadside call box marked “Made in the U.S.A.,” with a blurred semi-truck approaching on Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Major partnership between Canada and EU on track for October reveal, says envoy

https://thelogic.co/news/canada-european-union-trade-partnership/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 9, 2026

With Trump ratcheting up tensions, Canada and the EU are working on a new strategic arrangement to strengthen trade and security

A shot of Mark Carney and Ursula von der Leyen in front of an abstract painting with Canadian and EU flags on either side of it. Von der Leyen is speaking, and Carney appears to be shrugging at the camera with a sly smile on his face.

Trump ups trade war stakes with bans on Canadian booze and other imports

https://thelogic.co/news/canada-us-trade-war-escalates-retaliatory-tariffs/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 8, 2026

The U.S. is set to bar liquor, motorcycles and molasses from Canada, but is buckling on cement and toilet paper

Canadian and U.S. flags wave beside Gordie Howe International Bridge under a clear blue sky.

Briefing

Von der Leyen to highlight Canada relationship in state of the EU speech

https://thelogic.co/briefing/von-der-leyen-to-highlight-canada-relationship-in-state-of-the-eu-speech/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 8, 2026

Briefing

Canada’s shift away from the U.S. to cost less than ‘standing still,’ says Carney

https://thelogic.co/briefing/canadas-shift-away-from-the-u-s-to-cost-less-than-standing-still-says-carney/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 8, 2026

Briefing

Losing CUSMA would shrink Canadian economy by 1.6% over 10 years: Report

https://thelogic.co/briefing/losing-cusma-would-shrink-canadian-economy-by-1-6-over-10-years-report/

By Joanna Smith | Sep 3, 2026