The sources say that Canada aims to relieve the steel tariffs, as Carney hopes to improve the relationship with Trump

Partial relief from a steel tariff is the humble expectation of the Canadian delegation heading to the White House for a meeting on Tuesday between Prime Minister Mark Carne and US President Donald Trump.

According to three Canadian sources speaking to CBC News and Radio-Canada, hope is that any kind of relief from a steel tariff will create a framework or an example of how to reduce the other tariff that is already imposed on Canada.

Do not name CBC News and Radio-Canada sources, as it is not allowed to publicly talk about sensitive matters.

Two of the radio sources told Konada that Trump extended the call to Carney. It started with an informal oral invitation, when the leaders in New York City met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September. Follow -up talks between Canadian and American teams have made the official character on Tuesday.

The sources also see that this moment is an opportunity for Carne to improve his relationship with Trump after a loud summer. Commercial final dates were approved without new agreements, a new tariff was imposed on Canada, and there were difficult moments in the relationship, including Trump was angry at the proposed digital services tax in Canada.

While all sources have the continuous trade talks between Canada and the United States as positive, there is still nervousness that comes with Trump’s events, given the unpredictability of the president.

A leader’s event usually includes an announcement of the announcement of agreements or final plans.

Sources that speak to CBC News and Radio-Canada are cautious when discussing goals, given the undesirable decisions Trump. Sources are afraid to determine expectations, just to see an unexpected reflection.

The United States imposed a wide range of definitions on Canada, which led to job losses, economic uncertainty and comprehensive financial pain. At the same time, Trump also applied a set of points, relieving some disk points.

There are no exceptions for Canadian steel and aluminum definitions, which are currently sitting 50 percent. Although no global leader has successfully negotiated a way out of these specific definitions, the prices are less for some countries that have reached extensive trade agreements with the United States, including the United Kingdom

No one expects anyone from CBC News and Radio Canada to be announced on a wide commercial deal, but there are hopes that the movement on the steel tariff can pave the way for future agreements to reduce the additional customs tariffs as well.

Relationship building

Carney and Trump have met at least three times since the Canadian Prime Minister was elected last spring.

While Trump’s accent towards Canada definitely seems more positive than it was in the recent months of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his post, there are challenges.

After making progress in commercial talks on the sidelines of the G7 in Kananascis, Alta, in June, Carney announced that both sides set a goal to reach a new wide. The American Trade and Security Agreement and the United States within 30 days.

“I look forward to continuing this work at this summit and in the coming weeks,” Carney said at the time.

More than a week later, Trump suddenly announced his intention to stop the talks, which were angered by the proposed digital services tax in Canada, which will have an impact on American technology companies.

Trump criticized social media, and in front of the correspondents during an oval office event. Tensions began to mitigate when Canada abandoned the tax, and resumed conversations. Although hope in a deal began to fade quickly.

The original deadline was extended for 30 days by Trump, who then threatened to increase customs duties unless a deal was reached by August 1.

Once again, the talks failed to reach a penetration, border security and definitions associated with fentanel increased from 25 to 35 percent. While there are exemptions for the commodity compatible with CUSMA, Mexico, which is also a member of the Triple Trade Agreement, has been rescued from the increase.

Since then, Canada has retreated from the American anti -commodity models, partly because it hopes that the White House will look at this step as a work of goodwill, to obtain progress conversations.

In addition to commercial difficulties, Trump also continues to stir that Canada will be better as a 51st country.

Canadian officials were hoping that this type of speech would stop after Trudeau left his post, given Trump’s personal hostility towards the former Prime Minister.

Although Jabs are not repeated, he did it during an interview this summer on Fox News, and during a coherent speech by American military leaders last week.

At this difficult moment, while there is hope for progress by Canadian officials, there is a fear of the unknown with Trump – the fear of making things worse.