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Cryptopolitan on MSNCanada's PM Mark Carney says talks with the U.S. are still activePrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is still deep in talks with the U.S., even though President Trump dismissed Canada, saying the U.S was not focused on it and may not reach an agreement. On Monday,
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Trump’s 35% tariff bulldozer on Canada tests Carney’s strategy of avoiding conflictThe letter reiterated Trump’s complaints about dairy quotas, fentanyl and the U.S. trade deficit, which is mostly fueled by American refineries’ thirst for Canadian oil. His social media post caused the Canadian dollar to immediately tumble, indicating the market wasn’t expecting this escalation.
Carney said on July 15 that Canada may have to accept some tariffs as part of a trade deal with the US. While Ottawa's eyes are fixed on Washington, its hand is reaching east. A July 14 meeting between Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen resulted in pledges of closer economic and strategic ties.
Also on Feb. 12, Quebec Premier Francois Legault said Canada should consider putting export taxes on products such as aluminum to create leverage in negotiations with Trump’s administration.
But Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney ... "Nothing about Carney's US strategy, particularly his pursuit of a 'comprehensive' trade and security agreement, makes a lick of sense." Still many are willing to give Carney more time, and polls suggest ...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed to bolster trade collaboration as U.S. tariffs loom. The leaders plan to uphold the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement and strategize negotiations with the Trump administration.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he believes there’s opposition in the US to Trump’s tariff plans, which include 25% charges on almost everything the country buys from Canada and Mexico ...