Canada minister Dominic LeBlanc expressed optimism that a deal could be reached to reduce the newly imposed 35% US tariffs on Canadian goods outside the USMCA. He hinted at upcoming talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that he was “disappointed” but would work to build Canada’s economic resiliency and diversify its trading relationships.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced disappointment in President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff announcement, but sounded optimistic over exceptions through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump announced 35% tariffs on some Canadian goods,