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US and Canada Trade Talks Intensify Amid Tariff Threats

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 5 sources

Canada is preparing to intensify trade talks with the US as President Donald Trump considers imposing new tariffs on several countries. The US is set to impose tariffs on a wide range of goods from various countries.

Mark Carney stated that Canada has made proposals to resolve the dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed. President Trump is in Washington today and will meet with Lebanon's president, Joseph Aoun, at the White House at 11am ET. Later, Trump will meet with House Republican lawmakers in the Oval Office at 5pm ET.

The meeting with Republican lawmakers is currently closed to the press, but updates will be provided if that changes. The trade talks between the US and Canada are expected to continue amid the threat of new tariffs.

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What goods will be affected by the new tariffs?

The tariffs will be imposed on a wide range of goods from various countries, but the specific goods have not been announced yet.

Why is President Trump considering imposing new tariffs?

The reason for the new tariffs has not been explicitly stated, but it is part of an ongoing trade dispute between the US and several countries.

What is the current status of US-Canada trade talks?

Canada has made proposals to resolve the dispute, and the talks are expected to intensify amid the threat of new tariffs.

Who will President Trump meet with today?

President Trump will meet with Lebanon's president, Joseph Aoun, at the White House at 11am ET, and later with House Republican lawmakers in the Oval Office at 5pm ET.

Will the meetings be open to the press?

The meeting with Lebanon's president will be open to the press, but the meeting with Republican lawmakers is currently closed to the press.