Trump, Canadian Leader Meet Over Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Washington for a second Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump aimed at seeking tariff relief as U.S. trade measures continue to hurt the Canadian economy. Tariffs on autos, steel, aluminum and softwood lumber have contributed to layoffs, production suspensions and government support measures, and officials and industry groups say expectations for major breakthroughs from the talks are low. Trump said he expects Carney to raise tariffs and has argued companies are relocating from Canada to the U.S., while Carney’s office stressed that roughly 85% of Canada-U.S. trade remains tariff-free and that Canada has the lowest average tariff among U.S. trading partners. The trip is politically sensitive at home, with opposition parties and parts of the public pressing Carney to secure concrete wins and extensive live coverage drawing intense media attention. Separately, Finland’s president and prime minister are scheduled to meet Trump in Washington on Oct. 9–10 to discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation and Russia.