LeBlanc says ‘we’ll have as many meetings as it takes’ as Canada-U.S. trade talks continue
Top negotiators met for 90 minutes as Canada seeks to stop a 50% tariff threat before Aug. 19, officials said.
- On Thursday, Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette met Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington for a 90-minute session to discuss avoiding tariffs scheduled for August 19.
- President Donald Trump plans to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods next Wednesday, adding to existing levies of 15 to 50 per cent on steel, aluminum, copper, and autos.
- Canadian officials are pushing for a deal before the deadline, though sources suggest Trump remains unbriefed on negotiations. LeBlanc said, "Negotiations are ongoing and we continue to advance Canada's interests."
- Lead negotiator Charette warned American counterparts that new tariffs could jeopardize future talks, while Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier Christine prepare for potential economic fallout.
- Trump stated, "We have to match tariff for tariff. 1 customer, folks," amid trade data showing American exports to Canada totaled US$176 billion and imports US$200 billion.
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The tone is cordial, but there is still insufficient progress to conclude an agreement and avoid the imposition of new Trump administration tariffs as of August 19. This is the assessment made by the Minister responsible for Trade Canada – United States, Dominic Leblanc, along with his provincial counterparts on Friday afternoon.
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Canadians, besides American negotiators, have been exchanging a number of offers in recent weeks. As the clock ticks towards U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff deadline, Canada, as well as the U.S., isn’t yet at a point where a tariff deal can be reached. The Canadian officials aren’t satisfied with the latest U.S. offer. This is according to two sources with knowledge of the trade talks. According to sources on both sides of the border…
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