+++ US-Zollpolitik +++: USA und Kanada verhandeln laut Insidern über Lockerung von Zöllen

The United States and Canada are reportedly engaged in negotiations to potentially lower tariffs on certain products, according to insiders. According to one report, the talks could result in an agreement before the November 3 US Congressional elections. However, the US government is reportedly pressuring Canada for more concessions.

The negotiations are being led by US Trade Representative Howard Lutnick, who maintains regular contact with his Canadian counterpart, Dominic LeBlanc. It is stated that the US aims to ease tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural and forestry products and is prepared to enter into a mutually beneficial trade relationship with Canada.

It is reported that the US intends to lift the 50% tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry goods as part of the deal, potentially offsetting the reductions by increasing duties on other Canadian goods. The White House has stated that any announcements about tariffs will be made directly by the government, and any preliminary reports are considered speculation.

Senator Susan Collins has announced that nine product categories will be exempt from US tariffs, including blueberries, potatoes, and apples. The senator, who is seeking a sixth term in Maine, a state with a historically strong economy tied to Canada, believes that the Republican Party needs these states to win the November elections in order to maintain a majority in the US Senate.

President Donald Trump has also stated that Canada is working on a trade agreement with the US. However, the two countries have been at a stalemate since the August collapse of negotiations. China and the US agreed at a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to trade certain goods without or with minimal tariffs, valued at $30 billion.

The specific products involved have not yet been disclosed. US Trade Representative Jamie Greer announced the potential agreement on Monday, citing examples of US agricultural products, medical devices, and Chinese consumer goods. The two countries have also agreed to extend the cease-fire in the trade conflict, with temporary tariff reductions, exports of rare earths, and the establishment of a hotline for AI-related emergencies.

The next AI dialogue is scheduled for November. Both countries have also agreed to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen and the G20 summit in Florida.