Overview

• Effective Sept. 1, Canada will remove 25% counter-tariffs on U.S. imports that meet CUSMA rules of origin, while maintaining duties on steel, aluminum and automobiles.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks with Washington will intensify after his “productive” call with President Donald Trump, and both leaders agreed to reconvene soon.
• A White House official welcomed the step as “long overdue,” signaling openness to continue discussions on trade and national security concerns.
• Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington for their first official meeting as part of a broader dialogue that also covers Ukraine, Haiti, Gaza and China.
• The U.S. raised a 35% blanket tariff on non‑CUSMA‑compliant Canadian goods on Aug. 1 with carve-outs preserving tariff‑free trade for most goods, and Canada will start consultations next month ahead of the mandated CUSMA review.