Tag: Canada-US trade
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How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Impact Canada
What’s at stake for the United States and Canada The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on a high-stakes challenge to the Biden and prior administrations’ tariff policies, including methods used to justify duties and the scope of executive power. While the court’s ruling will define the legality of specific tariff actions or…
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Poilievre questions Carney over unfulfilled US trade deal promise
Overview: A promise under scrutiny Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s assertion that he could secure a favorable Canada–United States trade deal, especially as negotiations with the United States remain incomplete. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in Canadian politics surrounding trade strategy, leadership promises, and accountability to voters who want clear…
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Canada must come second to the U.S. in autos, Lutnick warns
Canada must accept a changed auto landscape, Lutnick argues Canada is unlikely to secure a free trade deal without addressing American tariffs in the auto sector, according to Howard Lutnick, the Trump administration’s point man on trade. Speaking at a Canada-U.S. conference in Toronto, Lutnick suggested that the United States intends to dominate auto manufacturing,…
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Trump and Carney Plead for Progress on Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks as Deal Remains Elusive
Stakes rise as talks continue without a tariff relief Days of high‑profile dialogue between the United States and Canada yielded optimistic rhetoric but no final agreement on tariffs, signaling that the Canada‑U.S. trade dispute remains steeped in negotiation. President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney,…
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Canada aims for steel tariff relief as Carney hopes to improve relationship with Trump, sources say
Overview: Canada seeks incremental relief on steel tariffs Canadian negotiators are entering a high-stakes talks phase with the United States, aiming for at least partial relief from the current 50% steel tariffs. The objective, described by three Canadian sources to CBC News and Radio-Canada, is not a grand-trade deal but a practical framework that could…