“As has been the case for 18 months, our absolute priority remains to protect and support Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses in the face of these unjustified measures. When the United States is ready to engage in dialogue, our government will work in good faith and constructively toward establishing safer and mutually beneficial trade relations that fully respect Canadian sovereignty.
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Dominic LeBlanc
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Canadian Minister Responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade
Liberal member of the House of Commons for Beauséjour, New Brunswick, since 2000. Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade and intergovernmental affairs in Mark Carney's government, and Ottawa's lead negotiator in the 2026 trade talks with Washington.