Trump, Carney Weigh Trade Options Before Aug. 19 50% Canada Tariff Deadline

3 articles · Updated · CBC Sports · Aug 13

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Donald Trump and Mark Carney will now be presented with “options” after Thursday’s U.S.-Canada talks, calling the latest meeting “good” and “cordial.”
Aug. 19 is the pressure point: Trump has threatened 50% duties on hundreds of Canadian goods, prompting a burst of diplomacy that has produced two meetings this week and four in three weeks.
Dominic LeBlanc gave no timeline for further sessions, saying talks will continue as long as needed; chief negotiator Janice Charette stayed on in Washington for more discussions late into the evening.
Canadian officials are preparing the domestic flank as LeBlanc briefs Ottawa’s advisory committee and provinces on Friday, while sources say Washington wants concessions on critical minerals, security and energy.
Canada has signaled possible movement on U.S. alcohol bans, auto retaliation and dairy, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford saying he would restore U.S. booze to shelves if a fair deal protects key sectors.