Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford agreed to prioritize bolstering Canada’s global competitiveness over expecting immediate relief from President Trump’s tariffs.
• Trade talks with the United States have stalled, with the White House maintaining blanket 35% duties on non–USMCA-compliant Canadian goods and targeted levies on steel, aluminum and autos.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford cautioned that President Trump’s policy moves are unpredictable and urged the use of locally produced steel from Algoma in future infrastructure projects.
• Federal and provincial leaders backed accelerating approvals for national-interest infrastructure projects under a proposed two-year cap on regulatory timelines.
• Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to provide an update on bilateral negotiations as Ottawa and the provinces push ahead with domestic measures to strengthen key sectors.