Premiers divided as Carney removes most retaliatory U.S. tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to eliminate most of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods drew a mixed response from provincial leaders.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to eliminate most of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods drew a mixed response from provincial leaders Friday, with premiers split between cautious support, calls for tougher action and demands for sector-specific protections.
Carney announced after a cabinet meeting that Canada will lift tariffs on a wide range of U.S. consumer goods beginning Sept. 1, in line with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
The move comes after a phone call Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump, who welcomed the shift as “a very good” outcome.
Ottawa will maintain tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum and automobiles while negotiations continue on those industries.
Premier David Eby said the change offers relief but warned the province remains exposed without expanding trade partners.
