Tariffs

5 stories tagged “Tariffs”

Economy Canada US Trade Dominic LeBlanc Softwood Lumber Jamieson Greer Howard Lutnick Pierre Poilievre Mark Carney Trade Policy USMCA Donald Trump White House

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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President Donald Trump Holds Firm on 50% Tariff Warning Ahead of August 19 Deadline

Economy

US Aug 16, 2026

President Donald Trump Holds Firm on 50% Tariff Warning Ahead of August 19 Deadline

President Donald Trump affirms strict enforcement of 50% tariffs on $28 billion in Canadian goods unless bilateral concessions on dairy supply management and alcohol distribution are finalized.

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Premier Doug Ford Signals Openness to Lifting U.S. Liquor Restrictions in Exchange for Tariff Relief

Economy

CA Aug 16, 2026

Premier Doug Ford Signals Openness to Lifting U.S. Liquor Restrictions in Exchange for Tariff Relief

Premier Doug Ford indicates Ontario is prepared to remove retail restrictions on American spirits and wine if a comprehensive federal trade accord protects Canadian steel and lumber.

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Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc Leads High-Stakes Washington Talks to Avert Looming U.S. Tariffs

Economy

CA Aug 16, 2026

Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc Leads High-Stakes Washington Talks to Avert Looming U.S. Tariffs

Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Negotiator Janice Charette hold weekend sessions in Washington to resolve cross-border dairy, alcohol, and trade friction ahead of an August 19 tariff deadline.

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