WASHINGTON — Canada’s ambassador to the United States said much progress has been made with her American counterparts on trade — despite President Donald Trump’s decision to boost tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent on Friday.
Kirsten Hillman, who also serves as Canada’s top negotiator with the U.S., said there have been professional and constructive conversations with Trump’s team over the last three weeks. Ultimately, Hillman said, the right deal for Canada wasn’t on the table.
“We’re just not there yet,” Hillman told The Canadian Press. “We made progress and we’re just not there yet.”
While Trump’s latest tariffs appear staggering, Hillman said it’s important to recognize that
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