Canada wants a friendly approach in trade talks. The US will respond to any trade action, said US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Canadian officials met with Greer to make a trade deal before US President Donald Trump's tariffs start.

Greer said, 'This is not a trade war. We want to protect our supply chains.'

The US tariffs on Canada are a response to Canada's actions, said Greer.

Greer said, 'If a country retaliates, we will take action. Canada wants a friendly approach.'

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is confident in Canada's economy.

Champagne said, 'We should support our team and focus on what we can control.'

Champagne is confident in the Canadian economy and its ability to handle the trade situation.

Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with Greer in Washington.

Canada's chief negotiator, Janice Charette, was also in the meeting.

Champagne said Canadian officials are defending Canada's interests.

LeBlanc met with Greer in Washington to talk about trade.

Negotiations are ongoing, and Canada is moving forward.

— Dominic LeBlanc (@DLeBlancNB) August 13, 2026

Trump's tariffs will affect both countries, said Royal Bank of Canada economists.

The impact on Canada will be bigger, but still manageable.

The economy will feel the impact, especially in manufacturing.

LeBlanc and Greer met for the fourth time in three weeks.

LeBlanc said, 'Negotiations are ongoing, and we continue to advance Canada's interests.'

The US wants to keep some tariffs on vehicles and auto parts.

Canada may make more concessions, like dropping boycotts on US alcohol.

Canada prefers to make a deal now, as part of its trade strategy.

Canada's strategy includes avoiding new tariffs and renegotiating CUSMA.

Most Canadian goods traded under CUSMA have been exempt from tariffs.

This could change on August 19.

Trump vowed to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Trump's decision was in response to Canada's 'discriminatory' measures.

Trump signed executive orders for the new tariffs.

In 2025, Canadian provinces removed US alcohol from shelves.

The trade negotiations have hit snags, with the US refusing to accept a deal without tariffs.

Canada is willing to 'walk away' if there isn't a substantial reduction in tariffs.

Both sides are working to present a deal to Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Companies are waiting to see what happens with the tariffs.

A new round of 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods is set to start August 19.

Unlike other tariffs, these duties would not exempt goods that comply with CUSMA.

Businesses are waiting to see if Trump will follow through on his tariff promises.

Last summer, retailers rushed to beat US tariff deadlines.

Canadian shippers are preparing for the worst by assessing the potential financial toll.

— with files from Global's Mackenzie Gray, Reggie Cecchini, Sean Boynton and Ariel Rabinovitch and The Canadian Press

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