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Canada Warns Trump Tariffs Could Cut 100,000 Jobs

8/13/2026

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LeBlanc Faces Tariffs

Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington Thursday.
President Donald Trump signed three executive orders citing provincial alcohol bans, Canadian auto tariffs and dairy quotas as tariff reasons.
Analysts warn the dispute could eliminate more than 100,000 Canadian jobs.
A survey shows 77% of Canadian exporters expect revenue loss if tariffs start Aug. 19.

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LeBlanc Tariff Talks

Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Thursday.
The proposed tariffs could lift U.S. homeowners’ costs and jeopardize Canadian jobs, sparking worries about consumer burden and cross-border livelihoods.
Building Supply owner James Putman warned a 50% tariff would force price hikes for customers.
Northern Cable CEO Shelley Bacon said may move production to United States to save jobs.

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LeBlanc Faces Tariffs

Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington Thursday.
President Donald Trump signed three executive orders citing provincial alcohol bans, Canadian auto tariffs and dairy quotas as tariff reasons.
Analysts warn the dispute could eliminate more than 100,000 Canadian jobs.
A survey shows 77% of Canadian exporters expect revenue loss if tariffs start Aug. 19.

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