Tariff Deadlock Between US and Canada: White House Summit Ends Without Agreement Amid Economic Concerns

In a new chapter of the ongoing trade crisis between the US and Canada, Tuesday's meeting between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on October 7, 2025 ended without a decisive agreement on US tariffs targeting key Canadian sectors such as steel, aluminum, and energy. Although Canadian Trade Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc described the talks as "successful and substantive," no formal solutions were reached.

Canadian industries, especially automotive and forestry, remain caught in the crossfire, while Trump expressed his intent to replace Canadian products with American ones, affirming that "there will not be a completely tariff-free agreement." Political pressure mounts on Carney, as Ontario's Premier called for reciprocal tariffs, and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the lack of progress or victory for Canada.

Dominic LeBlanc will continue negotiations in Washington, as both countries face economic and political uncertainty amid this sensitive trade impasse.