US President and Canadian Prime Minister to carry tariff talks in coming days

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He confused that he was optimistic concerning the prospects for a commerce deal primarily based on his conversations with Washington officers. “We are encouraged by our conversations with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer. But we are not at the point where we need to be to make a deal that is in the best interests of our economies,” LeBlanc stated.

The minister additionally added that he believed it was doable to succeed in an settlement that may “reduce some of the duties and provide greater certainty for investment.”