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Canada and U.S. Negotiators Rush to Reach Trade Deal Before Tariff Deadline

Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as the tariff deadline approaches.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday morning, according to LeBlanc's office. Negotiations are intensifying as both countries aim to reach a trade deal before a looming tariff deadline later in the day.

Businesses have expressed concerns regarding President Trump's proposed 50% duties, warning that such tariffs could significantly impact their sales in the United States if imposed. The potential for these tariffs has added urgency to the talks between the two countries.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has indicated that Canada should adopt a strong stance during the negotiations, suggesting that Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to secure widespread support from Canadians regarding any potential trade agreement with the U.S.

Experts have noted that even if a last-minute deal is reached, it is unlikely that the U.S. will eliminate all its tariffs on Canadian goods. The complexity of the current trade issues adds to the challenges faced by negotiators from both sides.

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