When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, their discussions are expected to include tariffs, economic issues, and national security.“We’ll focus on addressing immediate trade pressures—and the future economic and security relationship between our two sovereign nations,

Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump amid an ongoing trade battle between the North American neighbors.

The Trump administration’s tariffs on US imports and Canada’s retaliatory actions have major implications for Canadian companies and their commercial transactions. Counsel should understand the resulting contract issues and the potential use of contract clauses or other avenues that may provide relief for affected companies.