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Canada is looking beyond the U.S., because "things will never be the same."
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U.S., Canada Talks Collapse; New Tariffs Expected to Raise Prices in Both Countries
Canada's retaliatory penalties would target industries exposed to new U.S. duties — including steel.
August 24, 2026
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Supply Chain
Quebec’s Premier Says Canada-U.S. Trade Talks ‘Far From Over’
The province doesn't have a veto over an agreement, but it does control some aspects.
August 20, 2026
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Supply Chain
U.S., Canada Hold Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The threat would impose tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.
August 18, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a campaign event for Liberal Party Beaches-East York byelection candidate Tanveer Shahnawaz at The Stone Lion Pub, Toronto, Aug. 5, 2026.
Supply Chain
Carney Says U.S. Trade Talks Are 'Nasty' After Trump Criticizes Canada's Leadership
Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods later this month.
August 7, 2026
Canadian and American flags on the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026.
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New Canadian-built Bridge Across Detroit River Poised to Open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge is set for Friday.
June 9, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries trade show, Ottawa, May 27, 2026.
Supply Chain
Canada Calls for U.S., Mexico Trade Agreement to Be Renewed for 16 Years
Officials have suggested that the U.S. might want to have the pact subject to annual reviews.
June 3, 2026
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Supply Chain
Canadian Prime Minister Calls for New Partnership With U.S.
The remarks came ahead of a mandatory review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
May 29, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during an event in Ottawa, April 23, 2026.
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Canada's Prime Minister Unveils $18B Government Investment Fund
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April 27, 2026
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc gestures during a news conference on tariffs, March 12, 2025, Ottawa, Ontario.
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Canada Warns USMCA Could Face Annual Reviews
Canada’s minister added that uncertainty could be the objective of the Trump administration.
February 27, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during an event at a grocery store in Ottawa, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Carney Calls Trump's Tariff Threats Bluster Ahead of Trade Talks
Canada's prime minister expects a "robust review" of the USMCA pact.
January 27, 2026
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney pumps his fist as he arrives to deliver remarks at the Liberal caucus holiday party in Ottawa, Dec. 11, 2025.
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Canada, U.S. to Begin Formal Talks on Free Trade Agreement Next Month
The United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact included a clause to possibly renegotiate the deal in 2026.
December 19, 2025
Ambassador Kirsten Hillman listens during a First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, Jan. 15, 2025.
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Canada's Top Envoy to the U.S. Will Resign Before Review of Free Trade Agreement
Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said it is time to put someone in place who will oversee the talks.
December 10, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a news conference in Ottawa, Nov. 26, 2025.
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Canada's Prime Minister Announces Support for Lumber, Steel Sectors Hit by U.S. Tariffs
Ottawa will also subsidize fees on rail shipments of steel and lumber across provincial borders.
December 1, 2025