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Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
The leaders discussed a last-minute deal as new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in imports approach a Wednesday midnight deadline, officials said.
- Canadian and American negotiators plan to meet on Tuesday to try to avoid new U.S. tariffs on $30 billion of Canadian goods set to begin after midnight.
- U.S. President Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on many Canadian products in response to Canada's tariffs on some U.S. goods, which followed the start of a trade war last year.
- If no agreement is reached, the tariffs will start Wednesday, affecting Canadian liquor, hockey equipment, wood, paper, and other industries.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney described the tariff negotiations as 'delicate' and 'intense' and planned to speak with President Trump within 48 hours; the two spoke Monday and are scheduled to speak again Tuesday.
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Trump, Carney to speak Tuesday night ahead of midnight tariff deadline
Prime Minister Mark Carney will speak to his American counterpart on Tuesday by phone to try and hammer out a deal to avoid new U.S. tariffs on some $30 billion in Canadian goods due to take effect just after midnight, sources told CBC News.
·Ottawa, Canada
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Both countries play their last cards. Without agreement, a 50% surcharge will apply at midnight on many products.
·Montreal, Canada
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Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Carney's office said, as Canada tries to hash out a last-minute deal to avert new 50% tariffs from taking effect at midnight on Wednesday.
·London, United Kingdom
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