Canada and the United States are negotiating a potential agreement to ease U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
The talks focus on duties imposed under Section 232 of U.S. trade law, including tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Canadian steel and 25 per cent on automobiles. Negotiators are discussing possible relief from those measures.
The discussions come as both governments seek to improve relations following the breakdown of trade negotiations in August. Canadian sources said an agreement could be reached before the November 3 U.S. midterm elections, although the timing remains uncertain.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said steel and automobile tariffs will rise to 50 per cent beginning January 1, 2027. The negotiations concern potential relief; the supplied information does not indicate that an agreement has been finalized.
