Minister LeBlanc Says It’s ‘Over-Optimistic’ to Expect Trade Deal With US in Coming Days

Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, responds during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it’s “over-optimistic” to expect a trade deal with the United States in the coming days, noting Canada is making progress but still has work to do to secure a deal.

The minister told reporters on Oct. 21 that while he’s optimistic by nature, he was “surprised” to see media reports published earlier that day that said Canada may sign a deal with the United States at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next week.