U.S.–Canada tariffs stories

Canada-EU summit in Montreal faces divisions over associate membership proposal

Canada is hosting a summit with the European Union in Montreal on October 28-29, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties amid deteriorating Canada-US relations. The summit is overshadowed by internal EU divisions over European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to offer Canada 'associate member' status, with Germany, France, Italy and Greece objecting to the terminology over legal uncertainty concerns.

US and Canada working on deal to ease steel and auto tariffs ahead of midterms

The United States and Canada are negotiating an agreement to reduce US tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles, according to multiple sources, as both governments attempt to repair relations following failed trade talks in August. The deal could materialize before the November 3 midterm elections, with Trump having previously threatened to raise tariffs to 50% starting January 1, 2027.

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Additional Tariffs on Canada