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Canadian Premiers and U.S. Governors Press for Trade Deal as Trump and Carney Agree to 30-Day Talks

The pressure comes after tariffs triggered steep tourism losses across the U.S. northeast with supply-chain disruptions driving up costs.

American and Canadian flags fly near the Palace Playland amusement park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, in April. Many travellers who cross into the U.S. have concerns about safety or disruptions.
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Northeast U.S. Governors and Canadian Premiers discuss the impacts of President Trump's tariffs on trade and how American and Canadian leaders can work to create beneficial economic relations between each other.
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Overview

  • At a Boston meeting on June 16, five Eastern Canadian premiers and governors from seven U.S. states convened to coordinate responses to President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs.
  • Governors reported that Canadian tourism to their states has plummeted by 20 to 60 percent, with safety concerns and rhetoric deterring cross-border travel.
  • Massachusetts projects that tariffs could cost consumers $1.36 billion annually and up to $3.4 billion regionwide, while life sciences and manufacturing sectors face supply-chain bottlenecks.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his Fortress Am-Can vision for an energy-focused alliance on critical minerals and clean technology to bolster North American supply chains.
  • During the G7 summit in Alberta, President Trump and Prime Minister Carney agreed to pursue negotiations toward a new U.S.-Canada trade deal within 30 days.