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Carney rules out countertariffs against the U.S. as talks proceed in Washington
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizes ongoing sector-specific negotiations with the U.S. and rejects retaliatory tariffs to protect Canadian workers and trade relations.
- Recently, the prime minister said Ottawa is not considering retaliatory tariffs while deep talks with Washington, D.C. on energy, aluminum, and steel continue.
- Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington this week to continue talks with senior U.S. officials after Carney tasked him to secure sector deals on steel, aluminum and energy.
- Carney raised concerns directly with Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa when he conveyed Canada's disappointment over production moving from Ontario to Illinois, noting some laid-off Brampton autoworkers can transfer to Windsor plant as it adds a third shift.
- Carney will brief the premier on tariffs affecting automotive, forestry and manufacturing, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged tougher measures if no deal materializes.
- Carney framed the negotiations around the USMCA review when he said the strategy must consider the coming review and improve Canada’s already strong position for Ontario and Canada.
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Ottawa is conducting "in-depth" and "intensive" negotiations with the United States, the Prime Minister said.
·Montreal, Canada
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Mark Carney rejects calls to revive counter-tariffs against U.S., says ‘right now is the time to talk’
The prime minister rejected calls to bring back retaliatory duties against the U.S., citing ongoing negotiations with President Donald Trump.
·Hamilton, Canada
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Mark Carney did not intend to retaliate to the Americans with new counter-tariffs as Doug Ford claims.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left22Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution79% Left
Bias Distribution
- 79% of the sources lean Left
79% Left
L 79%
C 21%
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