Canada says no talks scheduled as counter-tariffs against U.S. approach

Canada said there are no plans for lastminute talks with the United States as countertariffs are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed there are no calls scheduled between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump, and no sign that negotiators will return to the table before the deadline. The retaliatory measures are aimed at $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods and are set to apply to more than 700 products. The move comes after Washington imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods last month, deepening the trade dispute between the two countries. Canadian political leaders offered mixed reactions. Conservatives urged the federal government to be clearer about the impact on families and businesses, while former prime minister Jean Chrétien said he supports the countertariffs and suggested Canada may need to consider further steps. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the next move depends on Canada and warned against retaliation, while Carney said Ottawa remains open to negotiations if the U.S. returns with more workable terms.