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Reduce Canada–US tariffs

Sign on the House of Commons website

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to negotiate with the United States to reduce or remove unjustified tariffs and de‑escalate retaliatory measures, prioritizing diplomatic solutions to protect Canadian workers, businesses and supply chains.

Why we would sign this petition

  • Lowering or removing unjustified tariffs would reduce costs for exporters and consumers and help restore disrupted cross‑border supply chains.
  • Prioritizing diplomatic, negotiated solutions reduces the risk of prolonged retaliation that can harm workers, farmers and manufacturers.
  • A stable, predictable Canada–US trading relationship supports investment decisions and long‑term planning by businesses across integrated industries.

Why we wouldn’t sign this petition

  • Bilateral negotiations may fail or require concessions that affect other policy objectives, so tariff reduction is not guaranteed.
  • Negotiated tariff rollbacks can be politically difficult and slow, offering limited immediate relief for affected workers and firms.
  • Resources might be better spent on domestic measures—such as diversification, subsidies or targeted supports—that directly protect vulnerable sectors.

The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the Government of Canada Canada and the United States share one of the world’s most integrated trading relationships, supporting millions of workers, businesses, farmers, manufacturers and consumers; Canada and the United States are closely connected through automotive manufacturing, agriculture, energy, forestry, steel, aluminum, technology and other industries; and Tariffs and retaliatory trade measures can increase costs, disrupt established supply chains, create uncertainty for businesses and workers, and negatively affect consumers in both countries; We, the undersigned, citizens or residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Continue pursuing meaningful negotiations with the United States to reduce and eliminate unjustified tariffs affecting Canadian goods; 1. Continue pursuing meaningful negotiations with the United States to reduce and eliminate unjustified tariffs affecting Canadian goods; 2. Pursue the de-escalation and removal of retaliatory tariff measures when circumstances permit; 3. Prioritize negotiated and diplomatic solutions to Canada-U.S. trade disputes; 4. Work to protect Canadian workers, businesses, farmers, manufacturers and consumers from unnecessary economic harm caused by prolonged tariff escalation; and 5. Promote a stable, predictable and mutually beneficial North American trading relationship based on cooperation, fairness and respect for Canada’s economic interests.

Government response

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