US EditionUS Ambassador says Canada tariffs may not be ‘totally removed’
- U.S. Ambassador Peter Hoekstra said some tariffs on Canadian goods imposed in March may not be fully lifted despite improving relations.
- The tariffs, set at 25%, originated from President Trump’s concerns about fentanyl entering the U.S., though less than 1% crosses from Canada.
- Hoekstra made these remarks following a U.S.-UK trade deal that granted limited tariff relief while maintaining a 10% baseline on UK imports.
- He stated on Global TV’s "The West Block," "I’m not sure they’ll be totally removed," emphasizing President Trump's interest in a positive U.S.-Canada relationship.
- This suggests the U.S. Intends to sustain some trade restrictions with Canada even as diplomatic ties improve and move beyond past tensions.
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US Ambassador Says Tariffs on Canada May Not Be Fully Removed
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said he hopes a deal on tariffs will be reached soon between his country and Canada, but suggested some tariffs could still remain in place afterward. In an interview with Global News aired on May 11, Hoekstra pointed to the trade agreement his country reached with the United Kingdom last week, in which the United States maintained its 10 percent duties on many British goods. Hoekstra said he’s “not sure” the U.S. t…
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US Ambassador says Canada tariffs may not be ‘totally removed’
Some U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports may remain in place even as the relationship between the two countries improves, Peter Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, said. Read more...
Saunders: Trump’s charm offensive won’t win over Canadians
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington As long as his tariffs remain in place, being polite to the prime minister won’t impress Canadians. Saunders: Trump’s charm offensive won’t win over Canadians Wire Service
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