Overview

• Exemptions will cover USMCA-aligned imports such as agriculture, consumer goods, and machinery.
• Tariffs on U.S. autos, steel, and aluminum will remain in place to preserve leverage in sensitive sectors.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the change after a call with President Donald Trump described as constructive.
• The White House welcomed the decision and signaled readiness for continued talks, with Trump calling the shift “nice.”
• Carney noted that about 85% of bilateral trade is already tariff-free, as opposition parties at home question his softer approach.