LeBlanc heads back to U.S. for trade talks as clock ticks on tariff pause
Prime Minister Mark Carney chaired a meeting of Canada’s premiers on Wednesday, “to discuss the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States,” his office said.
Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc returned to the United States on Thursday, as the deadline looms for a potential trade deal between the two nations. LeBlanc met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to continue their talks, which have been ongoing for weeks. The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, also met with his provincial counterparts to discuss the progress of the trade negotiations.
The talks have been intense, with the threat of steep tariffs from the United States under former President Donald Trump hanging over the Canadian economy. According to sources, the U.S. could reduce steel and aluminum tariffs from 50% to 25% and auto tariffs from 25% to 15%. Discussions are also taking place regarding tariff relief for Canada’s softwood lumber industry.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand also met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to discuss shared security, economic, and regional priorities.
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