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U.S. Withdraws French Language Demands in Canada Trade Dispute

Published 28 August 2026

The United States has withdrawn its positions on the discoverability of French-language content and bilingual labelling, according to Canadian officials, marking a potential shift in the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the development on Thursday, stating that the U.S. has confirmed measures to promote the French language and Canadian culture will not be subject to future trade actions. LeBlanc made the announcement in a social media post, saying Canada welcomes the U.S. withdrawal and looks forward to "further constructive U.S.

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