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The Globe and MailNews report · Aug 16, 6:21 PM
Le Blanc to meet U.S. trade rep today as Wednesday tariff threat looms
Le Blanc’s spokesperson says the meeting is a chance to take stock of the work done by the negotiating teams so far
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Le Blanc to meet U.S. trade rep today as Wednesday tariff threat looms
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What happened Le Blanc’s spokesperson says the meeting is a chance to take stock of the work done by the negotiating teams so far.
The headline split The center frames it as "Le Blanc to meet U.S. trade rep today as Wednesday tariff threat looms". The right frames it as "Le Blanc Set to Meet US Trade Representative Sunday as Tariff Deadline Looms".
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CenterLe Blanc to meet U.S. trade rep today as Wednesday tariff threat looms
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Right / center-rightLe Blanc Set to Meet US Trade Representative Sunday as Tariff Deadline Looms
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Epoch Times WorldNews report · Aug 16, 7:37 PM
Le Blanc Set to Meet US Trade Representative Sunday as Tariff Deadline Looms
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic Le Blanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were set to meet on Sunday, days ahead of the latest tariff threat from the American president. Le B...
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