Canada and the U.S. raced against a midnight deadline to finalize a trade deal, with looming 50% tariffs on billions in Canadian goods. After tense talks in Washington, Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc signaled they were “very close,” hinting at potential tariff cuts—steel/aluminum from 50% to 25%, autos from 25% to 15%—and possible relief for softwood lumber. In a surprising move, the PM urged provinces to reinstate American alcohol to appease the U.S. president, though not all leaders agreed. Manitoba’s premier warned of the U.S. president’s unpredictability, while Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan expressed cautious optimism, prioritizing economic relief over political gestures.
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