LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade officials in Washington as tariffs paused
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Canada and the U.S. are trying to finalize a trade deal after President Trump temporarily stopped new taxes on Canadian goods. Canadian ministers say they are close to a deal, with Canada's dairy industry protected. However, provinces are being asked to put American alcohol back on store shelves, and some premiers are pushing back, urging Canadians to keep buying local. Experts warn that any deal with Trump might not last. The negotiations aim to remove new tariffs and reduce existing ones on steel and aluminum, bringing some relief but also uncertainty for businesses.
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Jargon, Translated
- Tariffs
- Taxes placed on goods coming into a country, often used to protect domestic industries or as a negotiation tactic.
- Supply management system
- A Canadian agricultural policy that controls the supply and price of certain products, like dairy and poultry, to ensure stable income for farmers.
- CUSMA
- The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, which is a free trade agreement between the three North American countries.
- Section 338/232 tariffs
- Specific sections of U.S. trade law that allow the President to impose tariffs under certain conditions, like unfair trade practices (Section 338) or national security concerns (Section 232).
- Order-in-council
- A legal decision or regulation made by the Governor General on the advice of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, which includes cabinet ministers.
- Bilateral trade
- The exchange of goods and services between two countries.
Original Reporting
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BNN Bloomberg
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Canada-U.S. trade minister heads to Washington as premiers express optimism. Live tariff updates here.
BNN Bloomberg
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Trade Minister LeBlanc heading to Washington. Live updates here.
Global News
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LeBlanc heads back to U.S. for trade talks as clock ticks on tariff pause
BNN Bloomberg
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Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline
National Observer
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Some premiers are optimistic about trade talks with US ahead of extended deadline
National Observer
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Canada, US say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs
iPolitics
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Premiers weigh in on tentative trade deal as negotiations continue
BNN Bloomberg
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Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs
Global News
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Moe optimistic about Canada-U.S. trade deal
BNN Bloomberg
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Carney to brief cabinet, premiers on trade deal with the U.S.
Financial Post
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Trump’s 50% tariffs are on pause: Here’s where things stand on a potential trade deal
National Post
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Afternoon front page: Trump says U.S. stakeholers will be ‘thrilled’ with trade deal; many Canadians want an election to follow; and more
iPolitics
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Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs
iPolitics
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Interim Canada-U.S. deal could ease tariff pressure, but CUSMA remains the ‘longer game’: Canadian Chamber
BNN Bloomberg
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LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade officials in Washington as tariffs paused
National Post
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Trump says U.S. farmers, manufacturers will be ‘thrilled’ with tentative trade deal with Canada
CTV News
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Sigh of relief as U.S. tariffs paused - CTV News
iPolitics
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Carney says trade deal with U.S. ‘reinforces that Canadian advantage’
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Fact Spine
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Confirmed Facts
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.Reported by: iPolitics, BNN Bloomberg, National Post, Financial Post, Global News, National Observer
- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are meeting in Washington to finalize a trade deal.Reported by: iPolitics, BNN Bloomberg, National Post, Financial Post, Global News
- The new tariff deadline, if documents are not finalized, is 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday.Reported by: iPolitics, BNN Bloomberg, Global News, National Observer
- Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the new deal reinforces and builds on Canada’s existing trade advantages with the U.S.Reported by: iPolitics, BNN Bloomberg, National Post, Financial Post, National Observer
- LeBlanc stated that Canada’s dairy supply management system would remain intact.Reported by: iPolitics, BNN Bloomberg, National Post, Financial Post, National Observer
- Trump claimed the deal would lift all of Canada’s tariffs on the U.S. and that U.S. farmers and manufacturers would be 'thrilled'.Reported by: iPolitics, National Post, Financial Post, National Observer
- The postponed 50% tariffs would have hit $28 billion (or $29 billion) of Canadian goods.Reported by: iPolitics, National Post, National Observer
- Trump suggested a revival of the Keystone XL pipeline was part of the deal.Reported by: iPolitics, Financial Post
- Prime Minister Mark Carney asked provinces to put U.S. alcohol back on store shelves.Reported by: Global News, BNN Bloomberg, iPolitics, National Observer
- Multiple news reports suggest the deal will see the U.S. lower sectoral tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 50% to 25%.Reported by: BNN Bloomberg, Global News, National Observer
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed skepticism about the deal and urged Canadians to continue buying domestic products instead of U.S. alcohol.Reported by: BNN Bloomberg, Global News
- U.S. Vice-President JD Vance claimed PM Carney tried to 'out-tough' Trump and that Canada climbed down on many issues in the negotiations.Reported by: BNN Bloomberg
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated that any agreement must include zero tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber, and an exemption to 'Buy America' policies.Reported by: BNN Bloomberg, iPolitics, National Post, National Observer
- William Pellerin (McMillan LLP) cautioned that any deal struck could be overturned by Trump.Reported by: BNN Bloomberg, iPolitics, National Observer
- The deal includes comprehensive market access for all American goods, economic security commitments, and digital trade alignment.Reported by: iPolitics, Financial Post
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