US EditionLeBlanc says U.S.-Canada trade talks progressing but more work needs to be done
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says talks on steel, aluminum, and energy tariffs show progress but warns that premature deadlines could harm Canadian interests.
- On Oct. 21, 2025, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc pushed back on a report saying relief from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could be coming soon, saying more work remains.
- Earlier this month, Dominic LeBlanc joined Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington, D.C., where Carney faced pressure to deliver infrastructure projects and trade deals.
- Warning against haste, LeBlanc cautioned that setting an artificial deadline could produce a deal not in the best interests of Canadians.
- Reporting suggests a potential APEC signing on steel, aluminum and energy sectors could be ready for Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, LeBlanc spoke with reporters at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., as this report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2025.
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24heures.caMinister Dominic LeBlanc said that Canada is moving towards an agreement with Washington, but that no agreement is imminent.
Minister Dominic LeBlanc tempers the hopes of an imminent agreement with the U.S. administration to reduce the volume of tariffs.
Minister LeBlanc Says It’s ‘Over-Optimistic’ to Expect Trade Deal With US in Coming Days
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it’s “over-optimistic” to expect a trade deal with the United States in the coming days, noting Canada is making progress but still has work to do to secure a deal. The minister told reporters on Oct. 21 that while he’s optimistic by nature, he was “surprised” to see media reports published earlier that day that said Canada may sign a deal with the United States at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economi…
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