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- Toronto Sun
Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says
Published Aug 01, 2025 • 1 minute read Dominic LeBlanc, minister of Canada-U.S. trade and intergovernmental affairs, and Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S. talk with media at the G7 summit in June. Photo by Gavin Young / Postmedia Network WASHINGTON — Canada's ambassador to the United States says a lot of 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 today. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Kirsten Hillman, who also serves as Canada's top negotiator with the U.S., says there were professional and constructive conversations with Trump's team throughout the week. But ultimately, Hillman says, the right deal for Canada wasn't on the table. While Trump's latest tariffs appear staggering, Hillman says it's important to remember that there is a carveout for goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade. She says that keeps Canada in a better position than nearly any other country. Hillman says she's not discouraged by the increased duties and talks are continuing with the Trump administration. Canada Toronto & GTA Celebrity Columnists Toronto Blue Jays
Winnipeg Free Press
27 minutes ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says
WASHINGTON – Canada's ambassador to the United States says a lot of 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 today. Kirsten Hillman, who also serves as Canada's top negotiator with the U.S., says there were professional and constructive conversations with Trump's team throughout the week. But ultimately, Hillman says, the right deal for Canada wasn't on the table. While Trump's latest tariffs appear staggering, Hillman says it's important to remember that there is a carveout for goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade. She says that keeps Canada in a better position than nearly any other country. Hillman says she's not discouraged by the increased duties and talks are continuing with the Trump administration. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 1, 2025.
CTV News
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- CTV News
Customers, businesses react to first day of reduced ferry and bridge tolls
Friday marked the first day that fares are half the price they used to be for the ferry service between North Sydney, N.S. and Newfoundland. For one couple getting on the boat, the timing couldn't have been better. 'We're moving to Newfoundland from Ontario,' said Susan Deary, who was travelling with her husband Douglas Best. While everyday passengers get to take advantage of the 50 per cent price reduction on Marine Atlantic ferries, it doesn't apply to commercial traffic - instead, truckers' rates are being frozen going forward. 'We already prepaid for it, and we actually got a refund on my Visa,' Deary said. 'I think it's fantastic.' However, Northside area councillor, Gordon MacDonald, said while the lower cost is great for travelers - himself included - he would like to see more done to direct visitors into the communities that are immediately off the ferry, rather than those areas getting bypassed as soon as vehicles hit the highway. 'There's things that need to be changed in order for our area - North Sydney, Sydney Mines - to be able to gain the benefits from all these tourists coming in,' MacDonald said. 'Maybe like, have a taxi company service them for a couple of hours while they're there. To go to the Atlantic Memorial Park, the Fossil Centre, Munro Park, those areas within District 1 and 2.' Friday also marked the first day that the ferry between Nova Scotia and P.E.I. is half-price. The Confederation Bridge toll is now $20, from a previous $50.25. The owner of Copper Bottom Brewing in Montague, P.E.I., near the Wood Islands ferry, said a lot of Island businesses stand to benefit. 'We're really impacted by the ferry schedule - like, even the times when the ferries weren't running, we noticed a really big difference,' said brewery co-owner Ashley Condon. 'I think we're seeing more people travelling in general, so I think this will just be even more motivation to come to P.E.I. in the earlier springtime and maybe into the fall.' Riders of the Newfoundland ferry shared a similar sentiment about what this might mean for visitorship to The Rock. 'And people will now be able to go to Newfoundland more often,' Deary said. Unlike the Newfoundland ferry, the P.E.I. ferry rate reductions apply to all traffic - including truckers.
