‘We have more work to do’, says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Canada-US trade minister Dominic LeBlanc said negotiators “have more work to do” as he left a meeting with US counterparts ahead of a midnight deadline to finalise a tentative trade deal with the Trump administration. “We’re going to continue working up until the last minute,” he told reporters in Washington on Friday evening. “Our job […]
Canada's trade minister, Dominic LeBlanc, stated that negotiators "have more work to do" as they meet with US counterparts ahead of an imminent deadline to finalize a tentative trade deal with the Trump administration. LeBlanc emphasized that their job is not finished, even as negotiators have until Friday night to finalize the deal or risk the imposition of additional US tariffs on Canadian goods.
During the final meetings, LeBlanc spent eight hours in discussions with US trade representative Jamie McGlynn and other negotiators. President Donald Trump, however, remained ambiguous about the deal's status, stating that it was "moving along". The leaked details suggest that the US will reduce tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and automobiles, while Canada may allow greater access for American dairy producers and lift retaliatory tariffs on the US.
Critics warn that such a deal could lead to de-industrialization and job losses in Canada. With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing pressure from various sources, the outcome of the deal remains uncertain as the midnight deadline looms.
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