Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet virtually with Canada’s premiers Tuesday afternoon in response to new threats from the United States involving higher tariffs on some Canadian goods. Multiple outlets report that U.S. President Donald Trump has announced tariff increases, including a proposed 50% tariff on certain Canadian products, prompting concern among provincial leaders.
Ahead of the meeting, several premiers call for Ottawa to accelerate efforts to address the trade situation, including pushing for an updated or renewed Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade deal. Some provinces describe the need for urgent and intensive Canada–U.S. trade discussions led by the federal government, arguing that the tariff changes make rapid negotiation important.
The discussions are framed as part of a broader “Team Canada” approach, with premiers seeking faster federal action and clearer engagement with U.S. counterparts to mitigate the impact of the tariff threat on Canadian industries and trade. The virtual format is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, after which premiers are expected to share their assessments of the federal response.
