Canada and the United States (U.S.) have built a thriving economic, military and security partnership that has created vast opportunities and longstanding prosperity for both countries.
The Government of Canada upholding the economic and security interests of Canadians while supporting efforts to maintain a strong relationship with the U.S. through ongoing collaboration.
Advisory Committee
Provides strategic advice to Canada on the bilateral economic relationship with the U.S.
CUSMA Joint Review
A look into the upcoming mandatory Joint Review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
Trading with the U.S.
Canada’s economic response and support for businesses in the context of an evolving relation with the United States
Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations
The Advisory Committee brings together leaders from key sectors to provide strategic advice to the Government of Canada on the bilateral relationship with the United States.
The committee supports Canada’s economic engagement with the U.S. and helps advance and protect Canadian interests in a changing global trade environment.
Read more about the Advisory Committee on Canada—U.S. Economic Relations
Joint Review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
The Joint Review is a planned evaluation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), scheduled every six years, with the first taking place on July 1, 2026. It serves as an opportunity for the Parties to assess the agreement’s effectiveness, address evolving issues such as digital trade, artificial intelligence, and energy stability, and consider updates to adapt to a changing world.
Trading with the United States
Canada has responded to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods through a combination of countermeasures, industry support and trade negotiations. In 2025, Canada imposed 25% retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of U.S. imports, targeting products such as steel, aluminum, automobiles, appliances, apparel and food items. The Government of Canada also introduced financial support programs for Canadian businesses and workers affected by the tariffs, including loan programs, tariff relief measures and export assistance. While Canada later removed some counter tariffs to ease economic pressures, tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum and automobiles remain in place as negotiations continue under the CUSMA.
Bilateral relations
Canada and the U.S. share one of the world’s closest and most important bilateral relationships, built on strong economic, security, and cultural ties. The U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner, while Canada is the single largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States. Border cooperation, energy security and the Arctic remain important topics of cooperation that shape the relationship between our two countries.
Latest news
Latest developments in Canada-U.S. relations, including every Government of Canada announcements, policy updates, initiatives and more in relation to the United States.
- Government of Canada opens a preclearance facility at Vancouver Pacific Central Rail Station
- Minister LeBlanc meets with provincial and territorial trade ministers to discuss Canada-U.S. trade and CUSMA review
- Minister LeBlanc chairs first meeting of the new Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations
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