Feds dead set against ‘ridiculous’ quotas to replace steel, aluminum tariffs

<p><br/></p><p>Canada is not about to agree to quotas or other limits on its exports in order to get the United States to lift<br/>punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum, says a source close to the ongoing talks to resolve the lingering tit-for-tat trade standoff.</p><p><br/></p><p>Where the two sides ultimately end up remains to be seen, but the Canadian source – speaking on condition of anonymity in order to discuss sensitive negotiations – described the idea of a quota system as a non-starter and a concession that Canada is not prepared to make.</p><p><br/></p><p>“They’re trying to get us to agree to a quota system, which we’re not going to do, because it’s ridiculous,” said the source.</p><p><br/></p><p>“They know what they need to do to get a deal. The ball is entirely in their court.”</p><p><br/></p>