Canada & United States Chamber of Commerce

Canada: Canada is the target of the tariffs and the main negotiating party. The deal's terms will significantly impact its export-dependent economy.

United States Chamber of Commerce: Business group that warned of economic damage from tariffs. Its advocacy reflects business concerns.

Canada: Retaliated with dollar-for-dollar tariffs, suspending negotiations. Faces economic damage from US tariffs, but shows resolve to defend its interests and diversify trade.

United States Chamber of Commerce: Warned that higher tariffs would damage both economies and risk 13 million US jobs dependent on United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement trade.

Canada: Canada faced a 10% tariff but issued a muted response, focusing on constructive engagement amid separate 50% tariff threats.

United States Chamber of Commerce: The United States Chamber of Commerce, part of the Forced Labor Working Group, urged more impactful measures than broad tariffs.

Canada: Canada also called for a 16-year extension of the USMCA and is participating in discussions, though formal negotiations with the United States have not yet begun. It faces ongoing tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber, and its trade policies are under scrutiny.

United States Chamber of Commerce: The United States Chamber of Commerce pushed for governments to strengthen and retain the USMCA, emphasizing the need for certainty for businesses.

United States Chamber of Commerce: The United States Chamber of Commerce had a reception with Ontario Premier Doug Ford canceled, possibly due to pressure from the Trump administration, indicating the broader impact of trade tensions.

United States Chamber of Commerce: The United States Chamber of Commerce submitted recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative regarding critical minerals policy, advocating for incentive-based approaches.