Wolfgang Alschner
Wolfgang Alschner is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in business and trade law. He holds the Hyman Soloway Chair in this field and is known for his expertise in international trade agreements and the implications of trade policy on global markets. His recent commentary has focused on the evolving landscape of world trade, especially in light of recent U.S. tariff policies, and their potential impact on the multilateral trading system.
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Wolfgang Alschner holds the Hyman Soloway chair in business and trade law at the University of Ottawa and is an academic in residence with McMillan LLP.
Trump’s tariff defence at the State of the Union shows a weak hand and an era ending
Canada· 2026-02-25
Wolfgang Alschner, Hyman Soloway chair in business and trade law at the University of Ottawa, discussed the complexities of Canada's trade strategy.
Pushed by Trump, Canada enters a new era of economic nationalismCanada· 2025-10-04
Wolfgang Alschner, a trade law professor at the University of Ottawa, said the idea of a USMCA-exemption was essentially created by the Trump administration.
Carney rolls back countertariffs on U.S. by more than originally announcedCanada· 2025-09-26
Wolfgang Alschner, a University of Ottawa trade expert, said the current case could force the Supreme Court to grapple with how Mr. Trump is trying to wield unilateral executive power.
Most of Trump’s tariffs declared illegal by U.S. federal appeals courtCanada· 2025-08-30
Wolfgang Alschner holds the Hyman Soloway Chair in Business and Trade Law at the University of Ottawa.
Canada, we’ve already got Trump’s best trade dealCanada· 2025-07-24Wolfgang Alschner, the Hyman Soloway chair in business and trade law at the University of Ottawa, commented on the unrealistic proposition for Canada to convince the U.S. to not impose any tariffs.
Tariffs are likely here to stay. What now, for Canada?Canada· 2025-07-19
Wolfgang Alschner is an associate professor at the common law section of the University of Ottawa.
Opinion: America is lost. But we can still save the rest of the world from Trump’s tariffsCanada· 2025-04-08
Wolfgang Alschner, a professor of economic law at the University of Ottawa, said even unaffected suppliers may raise prices to expand margins amidst a reduction in overall supply.
Trump’s tariffs could push up costs even if you’re not buying a new car
United States· 2025-03-28
Wolfgang Alschner, the Hyman Soloway Chair in Business and Trade Law at the University of Ottawa, commented on the uncertainty created by trade policy changes.
What gets a reprieve from Trump’s tariffs? Understanding the USMCACanada· 2025-03-07
Wolfgang Alschner is an associate professor at the common law section of the University of Ottawa.
Opinion: Will Donald Trump become the unlikely saviour of world trade?Canada· 2025-03-05
