LeBlanc to meet top Trump officials with new tariffs 2 days away
That comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday he expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before that day, but was tight-lipped on the state of talks.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as deadlines approach for new tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney hopes to speak with President Donald Trump prior to the impending 50 per cent tariff hike on Wednesday. LeBlanc, along with Canada's chief negotiator Janice Charette, will be in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday.
This will be the sixth meeting between LeBlanc and Greer in the past three weeks. Trump has threatened tariffs on a wide range of goods, including those linked to Canadian boycotts of American alcohol and retaliatory measures. Canadian officials aim to present a draft deal to Carney and Trump before the tariff deadline. Premier Doug Ford emphasized the need for a united Canada approach in dealing with the trade war.
Despite ongoing negotiations, a significant gap remains between the two sides, particularly concerning softwood lumber tariffs, which remain high at around 45 per cent.
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