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National· August 17, 2026 at 10:38 p.m.

U.S. Tariff Threats Could Impact Canada's CUSMA Negotiations, Economist Suggests

U.S. Tariff Threats Could Impact Canada's CUSMA Negotiations, Economist Suggests

Key takeaways

  • Economic report suggests U.S. tariffs could impact Canada's CUSMA negotiations
  • Specific tariffs not identified in the report

A recent economic analysis indicates that impending U.S. tariffs could potentially undermine Canada's position during the renegotiations of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA).

The report suggests that these tariff threats could pose problems for Canada, as they may affect the country's economic standing and bargaining power in the trade talks.

According to the report by The Canadian Press, the specific tariffs in question have not been specified.

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