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Canada and U.S. Trade Talks: High-Stakes Negotiations Ahead

3/6/2026

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Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's Trade Minister, will meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, the first formal talks since U.S. President Donald Trump halted tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum last October.
The discussions will center on the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Experts expect a challenging negotiation as the United States presses Canada for trade concessions.
The outcome could affect the $1.3 trillion annual Canada-U.S. trade relationship.

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Story summary

Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's Trade Minister, will meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, the first formal talks since U.S. President Donald Trump halted tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum last October.
The discussions will center on the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Experts expect a challenging negotiation as the United States presses Canada for trade concessions.
The outcome could affect the $1.3 trillion annual Canada-U.S. trade relationship.