U.S. won’t include French language promotion in future trade actions, LeBlanc says. Follow for live updates.
Canada says U.S. trade officials will not challenge language and culture rules as tariff tensions deepen and Ottawa raises duties on U.S. steel and aluminum to 50%.
- Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Thursday that the United States confirmed Canada's language and culture protections will not be subject to future trade actions.
- Negotiations collapsed last week after Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the United States of overreach, though Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed these claims regarding the Online Streaming Act and Quebec's Bill 109.
- On Tuesday, Canada announced plans to impose tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on United States exports, including raising duties on steel and aluminum products from 25 to 50 per cent.
- Late Wednesday, Finance Canada adjusted its counter-tariff list following feedback from Canadian industries, specifically removing seafood and fish products to protect against broader economic harm.
- LeBlanc stated Canada anticipates "further constructive U.S. clarifications on their other positions," though Greer warned the United States would not sit idly by if retaliation continues.
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U.S. confirms language, culture protection won't be subject to trade actions: LeBlanc
Canada-U.S Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the United States has confirmed that Canada's protections of language and culture won't be the subject of future trade actions. LeBlanc made the announcement on social media, saying Canada looks forward to "further constructive U.S. clarifications ...
Canada welcomes US comment on French requirements
Canada's minister responsible for US trade said on Thursday that he welcomed fresh comments from the US indicating that French language requirements were not a deal breaker in trade talks that collapsed between the neighbouring countries. "Canada welcomes that the US is now withdrawing its positions on discoverability and labelling and is confirming that measures to promote French language and Canadian culture will not be subject to future US tr…
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