Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiators to Meet Again Today
The talks come as President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods are set to begin Wednesday, with both sides still far apart.
- On Sunday, Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met virtually to discuss the looming 50% tariff threat scheduled for August 19, with the remote format necessitated by Greer's birthday.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 50% tariffs on approximately $28 billion of Canadian exports, citing provincial bans on U.S. liquor, supply-managed dairy systems, and vehicle quotas.
- Before addressing U.S. concerns, Canada seeks relief from sectoral tariffs impacting steel, aluminum, automotive, and lumber industries, while Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette and Jeff Goettman continue technical discussions.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to secure 'a great deal' on Sunday, stating, 'No more concessions while getting nothing in return.'
- As the Wednesday deadline approaches, Canada is preparing a formal response, though Quebec Economy Minister Bernard Drainville noted the two sides remain far from an agreement.
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LeBlanc Set to Meet US Trade Representative Sunday as Tariff Deadline Looms
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were set to meet on Sunday, days ahead of the latest tariff threat from the American president. LeBlanc and Canada’s chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, spent the weekend in Washington, D.C., after meetings last week. Talks have intensified in recent weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose 50 percent tariffs on Aug. 19…
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet on Sunday afternoon as the threat of tariffs is increasing.
The Toronto Star
LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were set to meet on Sunday, days ahead of the latest tariff threat from the American president.
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