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Canada Lifts Tariffs, Boosts US Trade Talks Amid Criticism

9/26/2025

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Most retaliatory tariffs on United States goods have been lifted.
An order-in-council shows all retaliatory tariffs lifted, except steel, aluminum, and auto sectors.
The shift raises timing and revenue questions.
William Pellerin said the move is bureaucratic restraint reducing compliance burdens.
The government aims to advance United States trade talks with agreements protecting Canadian interests; Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney.

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Story summary

Most retaliatory tariffs on United States goods have been lifted.
An order-in-council shows all retaliatory tariffs lifted, except steel, aluminum, and auto sectors.
The shift raises timing and revenue questions.
William Pellerin said the move is bureaucratic restraint reducing compliance burdens.
The government aims to advance United States trade talks with agreements protecting Canadian interests; Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney.