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Aug 17, 2026
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LeBlanc, Greer hold fifth meeting as 50% tariff deadline looms
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LeBlanc, Greer hold fifth meeting as 50% tariff deadline looms
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Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, met virtually with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for about an hour on Sunday, marking the pair’s fifth session since U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Ottawa describes the talks as constructive—but analysts warn the two sides remain far apart and that Canadians may have to accept a genuine deal might not materializ…
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