Dominic LeBlanc: “Our focus has been and will continue to be on striking a comprehensive deal that addresses sectoral tariffs and benefits…”

We look forward to further constructive U.S. clarifications on their other positions which would create the possibility of a mutually beneficial trade agreement that respects Canadian sovereignty.

Our first priority remains on protecting and supporting Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses from these unjustified actions.

We told them that, for us, that was non-negotiable.

The American government decided to apply a series of tariffs that violated a free-trade agreement that this administration signed six years ago.