Tariffs Loom as Canada-U.S. Talks Heat Up | Calgary News

U.S. and Canadian trade officials are racing against time as new 50% tariffs loom over $28 billion in Canadian goods—just days away. With talks underway, tensions rise over stubborn softwood lumber tariffs (still at 45%) that Canada’s opposition calls “unacceptable,” while U.S. negotiators show no sign of backing down. British Columbia’s premier blasts the imbalance, noting Canadian lumber faces higher duties than Russian lumber—a blow to workers. Beyond lumber, the U.S. demands tariffs on steel, autos, and aluminum, plus access for American alcohol across Canadian provinces. Canada’s goal? Strike a deal before Wednesday to avoid the new tariffs, though auto-related tariffs may linger at 10-15%. Industry insiders warn: no deal might be preferable to a flawed one that ignores their needs. 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/0e2eb797f53b42a5