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Carney rejects narrow U.S. trade deal as LeBlanc meets Greer in Washington
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OTTAWA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Canadian officials had a "constructive and detailed meeting" with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Thursday, said Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian government minister in charge of trade relations with the United States. U.S. spirit-makers have said the ban has been "devastating" to their sales, while American wine sales in Canada plummeted $343 million US in 2025. The sources said the Canadian side has aggressively argued to the Americans that the Aug. 19 date will be a cliff-type moment, meaning there would be no political appetite among Canadians to keep talks going if the tariffs come into place. The industry sources also said Canada is working to reduce sectoral tariffs — on goods like steel, aluminum, lumber and autos — that have been in place since last year, though they said American negotiators have flatly indicated those levies won't be removed entirely. Canadian-U.S. trade officials meet, Carney pushes for 'comprehensive' deal Carney said earlier this week that negotiators are focusing talks with their U.S. counterparts on "all strategic sectors," including autos, as that deadline approaches.
OTTAWA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Canadian officials had a "constructive and detailed meeting" with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Thursday, said Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian government minister in charge of trade relations with the United States. "As our trade talks with the United States continue, Chief Trade Negotiator Charette and I had a constructive and detailed meeting with Ambassador Greer today in Washington, D.C," LeBlanc said on X. "Our focus has been and will continue to be on striking a comprehensive deal that addresses sectoral tariffs and benefits Canadian workers, farmers and businesses," he added. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil; Editing b
The Canadian government is preparing to meet some U.S. demands — including ending bans on American alcohol sales — in exchange for tariff relief as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline, according to sources. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a new 50 per cent levy on hundreds of Canadian imports by Aug. 19, citing complaints about provincial booze bans, dairy import quotas and the auto tariffs. The Canadian side is willing to offer movement on those concerns, according to industry sources with knowledge of the negotiations. The Globe and Mail first reported on possible concessions. In addition to ending the booze bans, the Canadian side is considering lifting reta
What's confirmed
- OTTAWA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Canadian officials had a "constructive and detailed meeting" with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Thursday, said Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian government…
- OTTAWA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Canadian officials had a "constructive and detailed meeting" with U.S.
What's still developing
- Further court action and how much of the order can take effect remain open.
Sources
- The Globe and Mail — Carney narrow-deal rejection; Saguenay comments; LeBlanc–Charette–Greer 90-minute meeting; Greer interim vs Ottawa 232 ask link
- Reuters — LeBlanc “constructive and detailed” Greer meeting; comprehensive sectoral-tariff focus link
- CBC News — Thursday Greer meeting context; Carney comprehensive/global-deal push; Aug. 19 cliff link