Canada and the United States are negotiating a potential deal in which Ottawa
would meet a series of Trump administration trade demands in exchange for
partial rollbacks of tariffs, the Globe and Mail reports. Insiders say written
positions have been exchanged and about 10 US priority items are under
discussion. Proposed Canadian concessions include removing retaliatory tariffs
on US autos, restoring access for US spirits, lifting provincial procurement
restrictions, and accepting Washington’s interpretation of dairy quota
allocations. In return Washington would reduce — but is not expected to fully
repeal — Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum; Canada is also seeking lower
tariffs on autos and forest products. No agreement has been reached.
