Hey amigos! Imagine rolling into the White House for a big trade chat and walking out empty-handed. That’s what happened when President Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this Tuesday. 🤝
Despite optimistic vibes, no deal was made to lift U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, auto parts and forestry products. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc called it 'successful, positive and substantive,' but gave no details on why the tariffs are still in place.
LeBlanc is now staying in Washington to keep hammering out details on steel 🛠️, aluminum 🏗️ and energy ⚡. Everyone’s watching, hoping for a breakthrough that could boost jobs and prices on both sides.
Trump painted Canada as a tough economic rival, declaring he wants to replace Canadian-made goods with American production. He told reporters, 'We are going to have tariffs,' ruling out a tariff-free deal.
Back in Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford pushed Carney to start hitting back with retaliatory duties if talks stall. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was blunt: 'Still no deal, still no victory.'
The trade showdown isn’t over yet – LeBlanc is still in the ring, and the next round in Washington could be make-or-break. Stay tuned! 🎢
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Tariff deal remains elusive after Trump's meeting with Canadian PM
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