The move marks a shift from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s campaign promise to inflict ‘maximum pain’ on the US with counter-tariffs.

Canada’s leader said he would follow the United States in dropping tariffs against American goods covered by the existing free trade agreement.

The move comes after the two countries blew past a self-imposed deadline to reach a trade agreement.

The move marks a shift from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s campaign promise to inflict ‘maximum pain’ on the US with counter-tariffs.

Canadian PM reverses trade war stance as Federal Reserve warns of stuttering US economy

Canada announced Friday it was dropping many of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, though the 25% counter-tariff on autos, steel and aluminum remains.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces removal of 25% levy on many goods from neighbour

Prime Minister Mark Carney says most Canadian goods will be exempted from US tariffs while some sectoral duties remain.

Mark Carney says change will go into effect on 1 September but tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos will remain

Canada is dropping many of its 25% tariffs on goods made in the United States, with the change set to take effect Sept. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney said..