Ottawa, August 4, 2025 – The Europe Today: Canadian Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and the official responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, announced that Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to engage in bilateral talks “in the coming days” to address rising trade tensions following Washington’s imposition of new 35 percent tariffs.
Speaking to media outlets, Minister LeBlanc expressed cautious optimism regarding the prospects for a potential trade agreement. “We are encouraged by our conversations with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer,” LeBlanc said. “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.”
The new U.S. tariffs have raised significant concerns within Canadian industries, prompting Ottawa to initiate high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at de-escalating the dispute and restoring economic certainty.
Minister LeBlanc added that Canada remains committed to a constructive and pragmatic approach to negotiations. “I believe it is possible to reach an agreement that would reduce some of the duties and provide greater certainty for investment,” he stated.
The expected talks between Prime Minister Carney and President Trump will be closely watched by business leaders and policymakers on both sides of the border, as they seek to preserve the long-standing economic partnership and mitigate the broader impact of the tariffs on bilateral trade and investment.
Canada and the United States remain each other’s largest trading partners, and any agreement reached in the coming days could play a critical role in ensuring continued economic cooperation and stability.
