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Aug 7, 2026

Canada is negotiating trade concessions with the US as Trump threatens 50 per cent tariffs

Canada and the United States are in tense trade negotiations with Ottawa considering concessions including ending provincial alcohol bans to avoid new tariffs set to take effect in less than two weeks. Prime Minister Mark Carney characterized the talks as 'nasty' after President Trump criticized Canadian leadership.

Aug 7, 2026·9 sources

Jun 11, 2026

Canada's Mark Carney adopts softer tone on US relations during Ireland visit amid Ottawa-Washington tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Ireland where he has taken a more conciliatory approach toward the United States, drawing positive response from Trump's Canada envoy. Ireland is attempting to maintain good relations with both countries while staying neutral in the ongoing Canada-US dispute.

Jun 11, 2026·2 sources

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▪Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on August 6, 2026.
▪Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described trade negotiations with the United States as 'nasty' on August 6, 2026.
▪Canadian and United States negotiators are discussing an interim trade deal to resolve bilateral disputes ahead of an August 19, 2026 tariff deadline.

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