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US Says Canadian Tariffs on 300 Products Stall CUSMA Talks

6/11/2026

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are hindering CUSMA renewal talks before the July 1 deadline.
Canada removed most retaliatory tariffs last fall but kept tariffs on over 300 U.S. steel, aluminum and auto products.
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada wants those sectoral tariffs lifted after meeting Greer in Washington.
Greer said talks with Mexico are moving forward to curb third-country hub use.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are hindering CUSMA renewal talks before the July 1 deadline.
Canada removed most retaliatory tariffs last fall but kept tariffs on over 300 U.S. steel, aluminum and auto products.
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada wants those sectoral tariffs lifted after meeting Greer in Washington.
Greer said talks with Mexico are moving forward to curb third-country hub use.