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Carney says he spoke to Trump on Monday but doesn't expect tariffs to be lifted in immediate future
- On Monday evening, Prime Minister Mark Carney had an extensive discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing trade and various other matters.
- The talks follow a trade war that started early this year when Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian imports, prompting Ottawa's retaliatory measures.
- Carney characterized the discussion as positive and highlighted that key areas such as steel, aluminum, forestry products, and the automotive industry remain focal points in the ongoing negotiations.
- Carney noted that while swift progress on these important sectors is unlikely, a senior Canadian trade delegation is currently in Washington discussing key matters.
- The cabinet's two-day retreat in Toronto will prioritize trade, infrastructure, and crime as Canada continues gradual negotiations with the U.S. amid persistent tensions.
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Carney Says He Expects ‘Small Agreements’ After ‘Good’ Call With Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a lengthy conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week and that some agreements could be reached on trade. “We expect there could be agreements, small agreements, in a few strategic sectors,” Carney said. “There’s nothing guaranteed but we’re making progress.” Carney commented on the conversation before the start of cabinet meetings in Toronto on Sept. 3, after being asked by reporters ab…
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Carney says there's hope for trade deals with U.S. but 'don't expect white smoke'
TORONTO — Canada is making progress on "small" tariff deals with the U.S. for key sectors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday after revealing he'd had a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Prime Minister spent his Labour Day party on the phone with Donald Trump.
Carney doesn't expect immediate tariff relief after 'good conversation' with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, but suggested it's unlikely American tariffs, which are still causing economic pain for major Canadian sectors, will be lifted in the immediate future.
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