During the premiers’ three-day meeting in Muskoka this week, several leaders commented on what the potential trade deal with the United States could look like.
While the premiers did not provide specific details of what the deal might entail, the premiers echoed that getting the “best deal” for Canada is more important than meeting the Aug. 1 deadline.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise U.S. tariff related to border security concerns from 25 to 35 percent on that date.
Speaking to reporters on July 22, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wouldn’t divulge the prime minister’s trade deal plans to avoid jeopardizing Carney’s negotiations with Trump, but noted that “we have a strong plan in making sure that we get our economy going.”…