Canada, U.S. race to reach a trade deal before midnight tariff deadline
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday morning, his office said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that talks with Canada on a potential trade agreement are progressing as negotiators work to finalize the terms before a midnight deadline for imposing 50% tariffs on billions of dollars worth of goods. Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Negotiator Janice Charette met with U.S. Trade Representative Jaimee Greer in Washington to discuss the deal.
Canadian officials are hopeful of a deal because Trump had delayed the tariffs for three days, citing a "deal" in the works. However, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre warned that any sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles, and lumber would be unacceptable, as they could lead to de-industrialization and job loss. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed skepticism about the deal, warning that Trump might revert to erratic behavior and impose further tariffs if circumstances change.
Despite these concerns, other Canadian Premiers pledged their support for a deal that reduces tariffs, acknowledging that any reduction is beneficial for Canada.
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