Canada U.S. Trade Talks Heat Up | Calgary News

Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington racing against time as the U.S. threatens new 50% tariffs in just over two weeks—targeting Canadian alcohol, dairy, and auto sectors. LeBlanc meets senators, industry leaders, and his own negotiating team as Canada pushes back, seeking relief on existing steel, aluminum, lumber, and auto tariffs while pushing for NAFTA updates. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently spoke with Trump, hasn’t ruled out retaliation but warns against using energy exports as leverage. Meanwhile, U.S. concerns include Canada’s supply management, tech rules, and provincial U.S. alcohol bans. Two major unions are urging a pause to foster collaboration before the deadline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d9de12eefaf7970