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Conservative leader heads to U.S. to promote Canada as Trump escalates trade war
Poilievre will use business-network interviews and investor meetings to press for freer trade as Canada and the United States escalate tariffs.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre departed for New York Wednesday to meet with business leaders and participate in 9/11 commemoration events marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
- New Canadian retaliatory tariffs took effect Tuesday, following President Donald Trump's executive orders banning specific Canadian products, creating the escalated trade backdrop for Poilievre's visit.
- According to a senior Conservative source, the trip carries the blessing of the Prime Minister's Office, signaling unified Canadian coordination after Poilievre previously deferred to PMO advice on timing.
- On major business networks, Poilievre plans to "appeal for free trade and co-operation," stating, "Both countries can be safer, richer and more affordable if we trade freely."
- This engagement builds on sustained American stakeholder outreach; Poilievre visited Michigan, Texas, and New York on March 19, 2026, establishing a pattern of direct relationship-building beyond federal capitals.
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Conservative leader heads to U.S. to promote Canada as Trump escalates trade war
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is heading to New York Wednesday night, and will stay to participate in ceremonies commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Friday, according to a senior Conservative source.
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Poilievre tells U.S. audience Canadians are feeling ‘wounded’ from U.S. trade actions
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was in New York City on Thursday, urging Americans to return to two-way tariff-free trade between Canada and the U.S. “Let’s knock down those tariffs and focus on building a stronger North America for our two separate countries,” said Poilievre, during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box. Poilievre is […]
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