Canada's ambassador pushes for tariff relief amid US trade talks
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:20 am
Ottawa’s top diplomat in Washington is prioritizing the elimination of Trump’s tariffs on Canadian exports during high-stakes economic negotiations. The ambassador’s focus on fairer trade terms underscores a determined response to the lingering impact of these tariffs on Canadian industry.
Consumer prices rose 2.3 per cent in April from a year ago, the U.S. Labor Department said, down from 2.4 per cent in March and the smallest increase in more than four years.
Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman said Monday that initial negotiations with Trump's team will focus on lifting tariffs.
WASHINGTON — Ottawa’s top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump’s ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports. Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman said Monday that initial negotiations with Trump’s…
WASHINGTON - Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports.
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