# Janice Charette

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-19**: 50% U.S. Tariffs Take Effect Without CUSMA Exemptions — A new round of 50 percent American tariffs on Canadian goods enters into force, with no exemptions for goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
- **2026-08-10**: LeBlanc Expected Return to Washington — Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to return to Washington on Monday to continue trade discussions.
- **2026-08-07**: Dairy Farmers Warn Against Concessions — Dairy Farmers of Canada issues a public warning not to offer further concessions; Trade Minister LeBlanc departs Washington after meetings.
- **2026-08-06**: PM Carney Affirms Supply Management Loyalty — Prime Minister Mark Carney states his government is 'loyal' to the supply management system, providing political support amid negotiations.
- **2026-03-06**: Washington Meeting — Charette, LeBlanc, and Wiseman meet Greer to discuss CUSMA review and bilateral issues.
- **2026-03**: USTR Annual Report Cites Canadian Barriers — The Office of the United States Trade Representative published its annual report, highlighting Canadian market access barriers for alcohol and reiterating demands for improved dairy access.
- **2026-02**: USTR Grievances — Jamieson Greer cites Canadian barriers in wine and spirits as obstacles to talks.
- **2026**: CUSMA Review — Mandatory trilateral review of the trade agreement to decide on its 16-year extension.
- **2025**: Diplomatic Freeze — President Trump halts formal trade negotiations with Canada over a provincial ad dispute.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 50% Tariffs Loom: Dairy Farmers Urge Ottawa to Defend Supply Management Legality
2026-08-07 23:12:36 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 5

As the US prepares 50% tariffs on Canadian goods with no CUSMA exemptions, dairy farmers are pressing Ottawa to hold firm on supply management, citing trade law and food sovereignty. The legal battle over USMCA compliance and direct market access threatens to escalate into a broader trade dispute.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/dairy-farmers-supply-management-us-tariffs-legal

### Canada-US Trade Thaw: New Negotiators Meet Amid CUSMA Review Uncertainty
2026-03-07 00:10:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Canada's newly appointed trade team held its first high-level meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to address bilateral friction and the upcoming CUSMA review. The discussions signal a potential end to a diplomatic freeze while highlighting persistent disputes over market access and the long-term viability of the trilateral agreement.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/canada-us-trade-thaw-cusma-review

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