On Friday, Ottawa holstered most of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, removing the 25 per cent levy on most CUSMA-compliant products coming from the United States, while keeping duties on strategic sectors such as steel, aluminum and autos. The gesture follows a call between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump and is intended to reopen a path to trade talks.

Removing many counter-tariffs is a goodwill step. Signing a quick, skinny deal is not{ai:summary}Ottawa scrapped retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, removing the 25% levy on CUSMA-compliant imports, while keeping duties on steel, aluminum and autos.The move follows a call between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump, and seeks to reopen talks. #economy

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