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U.S. has ‘trade irritants’ with Canada, says PM Carney. ‘We have some on our side as well’
Carney said Canada will not make upfront concessions, while U.S. officials warned the review could bring border controls and broader trade changes.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is demanding an "entry fee" for trade talks, asserting Canada will not accept preconditions for negotiations on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement .
- According to CBC and Radio-Canada, President Donald Trump's team wants concessions from Canada before starting formal reviews, prompting the government to maintain a defiant stance against such demands.
- Returning from Washington last week, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne emphasized that an agreement must address U.S. sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles, while Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stressed protecting Canada's interests.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick labeled Ontario's ban on U.S. alcohol sales "outrageous" in congressional testimony on Wednesday, a move Premier Doug Ford initiated in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian industries.
- With the USMCA review mandatory this year, Carney has vowed to protect supply management systems for dairy, poultry and eggs, while acknowledging Canada must correct systemic weaknesses caused by over-reliance on American ties.
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Canadian prime minister: "US does not dictate terms for a trade agreement"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA. He spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Ottawa and acknowledged the challenges ahead of the agreement's review in July. The…
Carney Says US Not Dictating Terms of Trade Negotiations
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the United States will not be dictating terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in upcoming negotiations, following reports that Washington has asked Ottawa for concessions before talks officially begin. When asked by reporters in Ottawa if Canada would make any concessions before coming to the table, Carney responded, “No.” “It’s not a case of the United States dictating the terms. We have the …
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Leaning Left31Leaning Right4Center21Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources lean Left
55% Left
L 55%
C 38%
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