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U.S. demanding concessions from Canada before trade talks, sources say

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April 22, 2026

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Four sources told Radio-Canada the Trump administration is demanding what amounts to an 'entry fee' before it will engage in trade discussions to revise the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. Former Canadian diplomat Louise Blais explains what grievances the U.S. may have before coming to the table.

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