LeBlanc meets U.S. trade rep at G7, says talks not a ‘one-way conversation’

Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc asserted that trade discussions with the United States are a reciprocal dialogue, emphasizing that they are not a "one-way conversation."

LeBlanc met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. The meeting aimed to take stock of Canada's efforts to address trade irritants previously raised by the U.S. administration. Greer, in turn, listened to concerns voiced by the Canadian side.

This engagement follows earlier discussions in Washington between LeBlanc and Greer. Both Canada and Mexico have expressed a desire for a 16-year extension of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), also known as the USMCA. However, Greer has indicated that the U.S. is not inclined to simply rubber-stamp the trade pact, which is due for a mandatory review in July.

While official negotiations between Mexico and the United States have commenced, formal talks between Ottawa and Washington have not yet begun. The ongoing dialogue between LeBlanc and Greer signals continued engagement on critical continental trade issues.

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talks not a ‘one-way conversation’