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Canada Pushes Ahead With U.S. Trade Talks as Mid-July Deadline Nears

Canada intends to hike counter-tariffs by July 21 if talks fail

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Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman speaks to reporters during a cabinet retreat at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Que., in January.
Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., speaks to reporters during a Liberal cabinet retreat in Montebello, Que., in January. She's been appointed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada's chief negotiator with the U.S. amid heightened trade tensions, CBC News has learned.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney extended Ambassador Kirsten Hillman’s term in Washington and appointed her as Canada’s chief negotiator for talks with the U.S.
  • Hillman said she sees a “good path forward” to reach a deal within the 30-day deadline set at the G7 summit.
  • Multiple negotiation rounds are scheduled this week between Hillman’s team and U.S. counterparts.
  • Canada has signaled it will hike retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum by July 21 if no agreement is secured.
  • Negotiations are also addressing fentanyl trafficking, border security, and Arctic defence.