The Canadian government is continuing its push for a full exemption from all trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to remarks by Ottawa’s ambassador to the United States, published in The Globe and Mail.
Kirsten Hillman, who also leads Canada’s trade negotiations with the U.S., expressed confidence that the country could secure the removal of all existing tariffs.
Her comments come as trade talks between the two nations resumed this week following Canada’s decision to withdraw its digital services tax on American tech companies—an issue recently criticized by Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a July 21 deadline for finalizing a deal with Washington.
Currently, Canadian exports to the U.S. face substantial tariffs, including 50% on steel and aluminum, 25% on automobiles, and a 25% levy on goods outside the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. Energy and potash shipments are also subject to a 10% tariff.
Although Trump has imposed a July 9 deadline for finalizing trade agreements with most targeted countries under his “Liberation Day” tariffs, Canada and Mexico remain exempt from these specific duties.
