Sources say US Commerce Secretary Lutnick is dissatisfied with the near-final US‑Canada trade draft and is pressing changes, most notably opposing a proposal to cut Canadian auto tariffs from 25% to 15% on grounds it could weaken US onshoring of manufacturing. His stance contrasts with earlier upbeat signals from the White House and Canadian Prime Minister Carney; negotiators aim to conclude terms before new tariff measures take effect. The draft reportedly includes cuts to Canada’s steel and al

Sources say US Commerce Secretary Lutnick is dissatisfied with the near-final US‑Canada trade draft and is pressing changes, most notably opposing a proposal to cut Canadian auto tariffs from 25% to 15% on grounds it could weaken US onshoring of manufacturing. His stance contrasts with earlier upbeat signals from the White House and Canadian Prime Minister Carney; negotiators aim to conclude terms before new tariff measures take effect. The draft reportedly includes cuts to Canada’s steel and aluminum tariffs, adjustments to dairy quotas and removal of some Canadian restrictions on US alcohol exports. Canadian Trade Minister Leblanc said the sides are "very close" to an agreement.