U.S. confirms language and culture protection won't be subject to trade actions: LeBlanc
Dominic LeBlanc says Washington will not challenge Canada’s language and culture protections as Ottawa prepares higher tariffs on U.S. goods, officials said.
- On Thursday, Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the United States confirmed Canada's protections for language and culture will not face future trade actions, opening the door to a mutually beneficial agreement.
- Negotiations fell apart Saturday, August 22, after Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. of restricting cultural protections; United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed this, calling questions about Quebec's Bill 109 "by no means a deal breaker."
- Canada announced Tuesday it would raise tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum to 50 per cent, with duties on other goods ranging from 15 to 50 per cent. Finance Canada adjusted the list yesterday, removing seafood and fish to mitigate broader economic harm.
- LeBlanc stated Canada is taking a "measured, strategic and targeted approach," affirming "we don't want any escalation" while the government will stand up for Canadian industry and workers.
- United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has warned that the Trump administration will not "sit idly by" if Canada proceeds with further retaliatory measures, as reciprocal tariff increases threaten to escalate bilateral tensions.
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U.S. confirms language, culture protection won't be subject to trade actions: LeBlanc
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the United States has confirmed that Canada's protections of language and culture won’t be the subject of future trade actions.
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