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WASHINGTON — A new concern about Canada’s relationship with the United States is emerging in the foreground, with threats of global steel and aluminum tariffs now competing with NAFTA uncertainty as a source of economic anxiety.

It was evident during a trip to Washington for the premiers of the two biggest provinces. During their just-concluded visit, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard spoke with multiple state governors and none expressed the view that NAFTA faces imminent termination.

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“I feel pretty encouraged by the conversations that I’ve had,” Wynne said in an interview.

“There are a number of governors who do have a pretty direct relationship (with President Donald Trump). One of the reasons I’m very encouraged is none of them said they thought (NAFTA) was going to get cancelled.”

But there’s a more immediate source of angst.

Trump is weighing options for steel and aluminum tariffs. One would target the entire world, while another would hit a shorter list of countries and spare Canada. The stakes are high for Canada, which is the No. 1 seller of both products to the U.S.