Negotiators work toward U.S.-Canada trade deal ahead of tariff deadline

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Canadian and U.S. negotiators, led by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, worked in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to reach a last-minute trade agreement ahead of a midnight tariff deadline. The administration of President Donald Trump previously threatened 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including cement and hockey sticks, citing alleged discrimination against U.S. commerce. Prime Minister Mark Carney engaged in phone discussions with President Trump on Monday as Canadian officials sought to mitigate existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and softwood lumber that have reportedly shuttered significant portions of Canada's domestic manufacturing capacity.

Consequences

If a deal is not reached by the deadline, trade hostilities between the two nations are expected to escalate. While Canadian officials have previously eased retaliatory measures, analysts indicate that Canada would be forced to respond to the implementation of the new U.S. tariffs.

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