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Softwood Lumber

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Tariffs Economy Dominic LeBlanc Jamieson Greer Howard Lutnick Canada US Trade Pierre Poilievre Mark Carney Trade Policy USMCA

High-Stakes Tariff Countdown: LeBlanc Meets USTR Greer and Lutnick as August 19 Trade Deadline Looms

Economy

CA Aug 17, 2026

High-Stakes Tariff Countdown: LeBlanc Meets USTR Greer and Lutnick as August 19 Trade Deadline Looms

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette conclude high-stakes Washington talks with USTR Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to avert 50% tariffs on Canadian exports ahead of the August 19 deadline.

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Pierre Poilievre Demands Removal of U.S. Softwood Lumber Tariffs Ahead of August 19 Trade Deadline

Economy

CA Aug 17, 2026

Pierre Poilievre Demands Removal of U.S. Softwood Lumber Tariffs Ahead of August 19 Trade Deadline

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre issues a four-point trade ultimatum demanding Prime Minister Mark Carney insist on the complete elimination of U.S. softwood lumber duties and Buy America exemptions in final-hour tariff negotiations with Washington.

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