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Canadian officials held what they described as a “constructive and detailed” meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, as Canada and the United States continue negotiations aimed at resolving key trade and tariff issues.
Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian government minister responsible for trade relations with the United States, confirmed the discussions in a post on X. LeBlanc attended the Washington meeting alongside Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator Charette, with talks focused on advancing a broader agreement between the two countries.
According to LeBlanc, Canadian negotiators remain committed to reaching a comprehensive trade deal that addresses tariffs affecting specific sectors of the Canadian economy. Ottawa is seeking an agreement that protects the interests of Canadian workers, farmers and businesses while maintaining the strong economic relationship between Canada and the United States.
The latest Canada-US trade talks come as both governments continue discussions over sectoral tariffs, which have become an important issue in bilateral economic relations. Canada and the United States share one of the world’s largest trading relationships, making tariff policies and cross-border trade rules significant for companies, producers and employees on both sides of the border.
While LeBlanc characterized Thursday’s meeting with Greer positively, he did not announce a final agreement or provide a specific timeline for concluding negotiations. His comments indicate that discussions remain ongoing as Canadian officials push for a wider settlement covering outstanding trade concerns.
The Washington meeting signals that diplomatic engagement between Ottawa and Washington is continuing despite unresolved tariff disputes. Canadian officials are expected to keep negotiating with their U.S. counterparts as they seek terms that provide greater certainty for industries affected by sector-specific trade measures.
For Canada, the central objective remains securing a comprehensive agreement that reduces trade barriers and delivers economic benefits for Canadian businesses, agricultural producers and workers. Further negotiations will determine whether the latest discussions can translate into progress toward a final Canada-US trade deal.
