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Canada Considers Tariffs as U.S. Trade Deal Stalls

7/28/2025

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President Trump indicates a trade deal with Canada may miss the August 1 deadline, prompting Canada to consider tariffs.
China’s oil imports from Canada hit a record 7.3 million barrels in March, reducing reliance on U.S. oil.
Canadian leaders are pursuing closer ties with China, contemplating free-trade negotiations amid strained U.S.-Canada relations.
Provincial leaders urge Prime Minister Carney to enhance trade with China and lower tariffs, shifting focus to East Asia.
A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation visited Ottawa to strengthen ties, but Trump's position may complicate U.S.-Canada relations.

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President Trump indicates a trade deal with Canada may miss the August 1 deadline, prompting Canada to consider tariffs.
China’s oil imports from Canada hit a record 7.3 million barrels in March, reducing reliance on U.S. oil.
Canadian leaders are pursuing closer ties with China, contemplating free-trade negotiations amid strained U.S.-Canada relations.
Provincial leaders urge Prime Minister Carney to enhance trade with China and lower tariffs, shifting focus to East Asia.
A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation visited Ottawa to strengthen ties, but Trump's position may complicate U.S.-Canada relations.