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LeBlanc Seeks 50% Tariff Proposal Ahead of Trump Deadline

8/15/2026

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Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington while drafting a proposal for President Donald Trump by Aug. 19 imposing 50 percent levies on Canadian imports.
MP Michelle Rempel Garner and Leader Pierre Poilievre urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to end tariffs and exempt Canadian projects from Buy America rules.
Canada’s removal of U.S. alcohol from provinces cut U.S. wine exports by $360 million and spirit exports by $150 million in 2025.

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Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington while drafting a proposal for President Donald Trump by Aug. 19 imposing 50 percent levies on Canadian imports.
MP Michelle Rempel Garner and Leader Pierre Poilievre urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to end tariffs and exempt Canadian projects from Buy America rules.
Canada’s removal of U.S. alcohol from provinces cut U.S. wine exports by $360 million and spirit exports by $150 million in 2025.