US EditionConservative leader pitches vision for Canada-U.S. relations in Toronto speech
Poilievre proposed new policies including a tariff-free auto pact and a strategic energy reserve to strengthen Canada-U.S. trade amid ongoing tariff disputes, citing 21% favorable U.S. views.
- On Thursday, Poilievre proposed an all‑party group for the Canada‑U.S.‑Mexico Agreement review, saying he will work with the Liberal government while scrutinizing it.
- U.S. negotiators signalled Ottawa may face "some level of higher tariff" if it wants a deal, as officials framed the moment amid U.S. tariffs.
- Among his ideas, Poilievre suggested negotiating an auto pact to `keep Chinese vehicles out` and tying U.S. military equipment purchases to free-trade concessions and a strategic energy and mineral reserve.
- Poilievre signalled a rejection of U.S. rhetoric about Canada, emphasizing results over outrage, and proposed an all-party group to guide the trade review, working 'in good faith.'
- Looking beyond immediate talks, Poilievre argued that sovereignty depends on focusing on what is within our power, endorsing a free‑trade deal with India and criticizing outreach to China and Davos positions.
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5 Takeaways From Poilievre’s Speech on Domestic Strength and Trading Partners
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s Feb. 26 speech at the Economic Club of Canada focused on strengthening Canada’s domestic economy and expanding resource development to gain greater leverage globally, including with the United States. Poilievre also cautioned against developing a “dependency” on China, saying Beijing can’t serve as a “substitute” for Washington. He went on to outline a series of proposals and policy visions for how to make…
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The Conservative leader's speech set out important markers for the kind of co-operation he is willing to offer to the Liberal government.
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