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Premiers meet in Ottawa ahead of CUSMA negotiations with Trump administration

On Jan. 27, 2026 Canada pushed back as Dominic LeBlanc dismissed U.S. tariff threats as political "posturing" ahead of the USMCA review later this year.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned he could impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada pursued a China trade deal, but Canadian officials viewed this as tough negotiating posture rather than imminent action.
Speaking with U.S. trade officials, Dominic LeBlanc said Canada seeks a limited deal with Beijing and stressed Sunday, `This is a review,' not a full renegotiation after electric-vehicle tariff adjustments.
Beyond U.S. duties, Canada warns that a 100 U.S. tariff would hit sectors like steel, softwood lumber, and vehicles, worsening existing trade tensions.
Canadian premiers gather in Ottawa for two days to coordinate on economy and trade, while Prime Minister Mark Carney urged viewing Trump's remarks in context and called for cooperation.

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