Canada looks to trade talks after US Supreme Court tosses Trump's tariffs

"The levies were unjustified."

— Dominic LeBlanc , Politician

"Businesses are ultimately looking for a successful renewal of the USCMA that puts an end to recurring trade disruptions."

— Dennis Darby , Executive

"They continue to have certain barriers."

— Jamieson Greer , Executive

"The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the use of IEEPA tariff powers is a legal ruling, not a reset of U.S. trade policy."

— Candace Laing , Executive

"It is nevertheless an improvement in Canada’s negotiating position in the upcoming USMCA talks, by removing the leverage the U.S. had with its threatened 35 per cent fentanyl tariff."

— Avery Shenfeld , Executive

"Predictable, rules-based trade is essential for manufacturers on both sides of the border."

— Dennis Darby , Executive

"This ruling exposes how abusive and legally flawed the IEEPA tariffs were, but Canadian workers should not mistake this for a victory."

— Lana Payne , Activist

"Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision is another important victory in the fight against President Trump’s tariffs, but the battle isn’t over yet."

— Doug Ford , Politician

"The ruling provides more immediate relief to Canada’s competitors, which face tariffs on all their U.S. exports."

— Avery Shenfeld , Executive

"The ruling does not end the US trade war against Canada."

— Lana Payne , Activist

"Canada should prepare for new, blunter mechanisms to be used to reassert trade pressure, potentially with broader and more disruptive effects."

— Candace Laing , Executive

"There are signs of spring… there may be a thawing in some of this challenge that we faced and the willingness of those that hold the checks and balances of power in the United States to stand up for the relationship that we have valued over the years."

— David Eby , Politician

"The tariffs that were struck down today, but also national security tariffs."

— David Eby , Politician

"does not authorize the President to impose tariffs."

— John Roberts , Politician

""With respect to the negotiations with the Americans, they're ongoing.""

— Mark Carney , Politician

"The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the use of IEEPA tariff powers is a legal ruling, not a reset of U.S. trade policy."

— Candace Laing , Executive

"It is nevertheless an improvement in Canada’s negotiating position in the upcoming USMCA talks."

— Avery Shenfeld , Executive

"Predictable, rules-based trade is essential for manufacturers on both sides of the border."

— Dennis Darby , Executive

"Canadian exporters can't necessarily breathe a sigh of relief."

— Gil Lan , Academic