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Published Tue, Aug 25 20268:55 AM EDT
Key Points
- Canada is poised to announce new tariffs on U.S. goods, Canadian trade minister Dominic LeBlanc told CNBC.
- "Our preference was to find a deal that benefits both countries. We still believe that's possible. But in the meantime, we're not waiting by the phone," LeBlanc said.
- President Donald Trump imposed 50% duties on certain Canadian goods after a breakdown in trade talks last week.
- Canadian officials are set to announce Ottawa's response to the United States' action at a press conference at 11 a.m. ET.
Dominic Leblanc, Minister of Internal Trade of Canada speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Aug. 25th, 2026.
CNBC
Canada is poised to announce new tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday in retaliation for the 50% duties that President Donald Trump imposed after a breakdown in trade talks, Canadian trade minister Dominic LeBlanc told CNBC.
"Our preference was not to do that," LeBlanc said on "Squawk Box" after confirming Canada's intention to unveil the new tariffs.
"Our preference was to find a deal that benefits both countries," he said. "We still believe that's possible. But in the meantime, we're not waiting by the phone."
Canadian officials are set to announce Ottawa's response to the United States' action at a press conference at 11 a.m. ET.
This is developing news. Please check back for updates.
