- Dialogue is constructive and cordial and will continue until tariffs are removed
- We will continue the dialogue next week and in between then and now
- Canada will be a position to respond in an election or otherwise, there is always a Prime Minister
- Details of the discussions will be kept private
- If there is a discussion to review a free trade agreement, it's not particularly helpful to have tariffs in place
- The best way to have an effective conversation about USMCA is by removing tariffs
Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada:
- It was a long discussion
- Tariffs are harmful on both sides of the border
- There is a chance for a reset here
- There is a mutual understanding that there is an impact on both sides of the border
- Moving forward with dialogue is crucial
- The US side understands
- We talked about making North America more competitive
- We talked about a reset with a new Prime Minister tomorrow
- We changed the channel in my view in looking at opportunities and competitive in North America
- There no alternative other than standing up for Canadians
- Goal of the meeting was to talk about integrating supply chains
Canada's ambassador to the US:
- Review of USMCA is in 2026 (discussions start in July 2026)
