Democrats win US midterms, raising Canadian hopes for tariff relief
Briefing by News4U · First published
BBC World reports that a Democratic sweep in Tuesday’s US midterms was welcomed by Canadian officials as a “victory” for tariff relief hopes, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford celebrating the results. The outlet notes that tariffs on autos, steel, aluminium and forestry remain in place, including a 50% tariff on $20bn of Canadian goods, and that Democratic control of Congress is unlikely to alter the levies quickly because they were imposed by executive order. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the midterm outcome would not change Ottawa’s approach in the short term. [1]
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- US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
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