National· August 16, 2026 at 08:41 p.m.
Canadian Trade Negotiators in Washington Without Scheduled Meetings as Tariff Deadline Approaches
Key takeaways
- Canadian trade negotiators are in Washington D.C. without scheduled meetings
- Tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports are a potential threat
- NAFTA negotiations are ongoing and have significant implications for all three countries
Canada's top trade negotiators, led by Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc, are currently in Washington D.C., but no scheduled meetings have been arranged as the deadline for potential tariffs looms on Wednesday. The Canadian Press reported this development.
