A high-stakes meeting between Canadian and U.S. officials on Thursday ended without tariffs being removed, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the meeting went 'very, very well' and that he’s feeling 'very positive' as the two sides plan to meet again next week.
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When asked to describe the “vibe” of the meeting, Champagne repeated that it was “constructive,” but admitted that there were disagreements.Both Leblanc and Champagne called the 90-minute meeting with Lutnick and other U.S. officials “productive.” “Obviously, we reiterated the long standing position of our government that the tariffs are unjustified, that we think it’s much more constructive to build a strong North American economy by working together, by dealing with issues as important as China and other issues that frankly should be dealt with by economic partners working together, not in the context of applying tariffs to one another,” LeBlanc said.Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to reporters following his meeting with U.S.
“Our best friend live up there and we’re going to come up and visit them for a couple of weeks, and we enjoy being with them,” Elston said.“I’m not a big fan of what he’s doing,” Elston said. “It’s not going to affect what I do. I don’t have much time left, so I want to enjoy what I’ve got.” “They’d like to vacation; they like to come to Canada. they like to take advantage of that 69 per cent Canadian dollar and spend their money here,” said Sullivan.Wall Street’s sell-off hit a new low Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record, which was set just last month.
He pledged to ask Ontario Premier Ford, who will take part in the meeting, “what are you doing for us?”Lutnick responded by accusing MacCallum of asking a question that would more appropriately fit on “Fox Canada,” which does not exist.The man set to become America’s top diplomat in Ottawa said Thursday that Canada is a sovereign state -- contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump, who is doubling down on his calls to make Canada a U.S. state.
“We want a constructive meeting. I just have to remind the American people, the President and Secretary Lutnick; we’re your largest customer. There’s no one that buys more products off the United States than we do.”Ford cautioned that Americans are “going to be paying a lot more for everything, right across the board” if the tariffs persist.
“I would leave that outside, for me, this discussion. I don’t want to drag NATO in that,” Rutte said, before saying NATO needs to prioritize security in the region, welcoming U.S. leadership on that. European Commission High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas appeared in the video, captioned “we’ve got your back,” tagging Melanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians are great and shouldn’t change, in a final message posted from his office on his last day in it.“I’m proud to have served a country full of people who stand up for what’s right, rise to every occasion and always have each other’s backs when it matters most,” Trudeau said.
Joly spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio individually before opening the G7 foreign ministers' meeting Thursday morning. The WSJ opinion piece, entitled “How Do You Like the Trade War Now?” took aim at Trump’s tariff strategy as stock prices continue to decline. Ottawa imposed a 100 per cent import tax on Chinese EVs and a 25 per cent import tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum. Beijing retaliated over the weekend by imposing nearly $4 billion in tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, including canola oil and pork
That was a promise made by Canada’s foreign minister, Melanie Joly, after she and cabinet colleagues announced their country’s countermeasures on Wednesday. Canada is the host nation for this year’s summit.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio departs Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as he travels to Canada for a G7 Foreign Ministers meeting.
In an address to CNN viewers, she argued the U.S. does not buy Canadian products and materials “out of the goodness of your heart. You buy it because you need it.”“ Of that $29.8 billion, $12.6 billion will affect American steel products, $3 billion will affect aluminum and $14.2 billion will impact other items including tools, computer and server technology, water heaters, sports equipment and cast-iron products.
“Instead of imposing unwarranted trade barriers,” Ng continues, ”the U.S. should work with Canada as a trusted trade partner. Canada will always defend its interests and stand up for Canadian jobs, industries and workers."Canada could impose non-tariff measures such as restricting its oil exports to the United States or levying export duties on products if a trade dispute with the U.S. escalates further, Canada’s energy minister Jonathan Wilkinson said on Tuesday.
“It’s not on the table. Zero,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on the sidelines of the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday.“Trump’s an economic arsonist, and in his attempt to burn down our house, he’s doing the same to the American economy,” said NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in a statement sent to media.
Twenty per cent of its beer is sold to Americans. Its beer, hops, cartons are all vulnerable to potential tariffs. “There’s lots of great dialogue in terms of interprovincial trade barriers. We’ll see if we move from dialogue to any concrete action. I would be skeptical,” said Oland.Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with new Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Wednesday morning.
“It’s called flexibility,” he continued, adding “there will be very little flexibility” on April 2, when the U.S. will place reciprocal tariffs against any and all countries with fees in place against American exports, including Canada.Trump, speaking in the Oval Office, is talking tariffs again. “When 9/11 hit us, the first ambassador in NATO to call our ambassador was the Canadian ambassador, saying, ‘What can we do to help’?” he recounted.Former U.S. ambassador to Canada James Blanchard appears for an interview on the trade war on CNN.
“We are going to make sure that all the proceeds from our tariffs go back to support workers in the affected industries,” he said.Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that a new U.S. advertising blitz that the province had planned on launching will be “put on hold in good faith” while talks aimed at bringing an end to the trade war take place.
“If you’re racing to the basement, there’s no real prize for the first person to get to the basement,” he said.Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc gestures during a news conference on tariffs, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldIndustry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says uncertainty surrounding North American trade relationships undermines both countries’ economic security, “and ultimately, our national security.
“We will not back down, and we will not give in to this coercion,” she said in Ottawa, flanked by high-ranking cabinet members.Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly responds to a question during a news conference on tariffs, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Further protectionist measures are expected on April 2, when U.S. President Donald Trump announces global reciprocal tariffs which are expected to impact a broad swath of industry from automobiles to agriculture.
During his weekly questioning in the House of Commons, Starmer said his government was taking a “pragmatic approach” but ”we will keep all options on the table.” on the United States on Wednesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, a Canadian official said.Trump’s increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday as prior exemptions, duty free quotas and product exclusions expired, and as his campaign to reorder global trade norms in favor of the U.S. gains momentum.
Steel coils at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel production facility in Hamilton, Ont., on Monday, February 10, 2025. 7:54 p.m. EDT: Ford had ‘constructive’ conversation with Lutnick “It’s a bad bill now, but we were painted in the corner,” Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia said. “We don’t have a better option right now. That’s the horrible thing about that.”
Bradley said his city is closely integrated with the border towns in Michigan, but “that marriage is over. Now we’re just friends and the question is what is the settlement going to be on the divorce.”Canada could impose non-tariff measures such as restricting its oil exports to the United States or levying export duties on products if a trade dispute with the United States escalates further, Canada’s Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said on Tuesday.
Trump’s action to strengthen the Section 232 national security tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed during his first term, extends the duties to products as diverse as stainless steel sinks, gas ranges, air conditioner evaporator coils, horseshoes, aluminum fry pans and steel door hinges.U.S.
Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members to pass the funding measure, and they got it in the 217-213 House vote.5:46 p.m. EDT: Congress' ability to challenge tariffs blocked Musk got in on the passenger side and joked about “giving the Secret Service a heart attack” as they talked about how to start a vehicle that can reach 60 m.p.h. in a few seconds.New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she spoke with Ontario Premier Ford Thursday ahead of his decision to hold off on raising electricity prices for New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
The premier, however, said that he is hopeful it will be put on hold following Ontario’s decision to suspend its energy export tax. ”Three-thousand workers are employed by GM at the plant which makes the Chevrolet Silverado truck.“ Most of our members are anxious. They’re upset, they’re mad, they’re angry, they’re scared. We don’t feel like we have a level of control here,” Jeff Gray, president of Unifor local 222, tells CTV News.Trump is threatening to “substantially increase” auto tariffs on April 2.He hopes Trump’s threat is an empty one but is concerned.
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