Canada says midterms won't change trade stance, sees talks with US officials
LeBlanc says Ottawa’s trade agenda will stay on course as talks with the Trump administration continue and Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress.
- Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc confirmed on Wednesday that Canada will maintain its trade diversification strategy following the U.S. midterm elections, stating work will continue with President Donald Trump's administration.
- Democrats secured control of both the House and the Senate in the midterm elections, an outcome LeBlanc characterized as "interesting" but not a reason to alter Canada's current trade policy.
- Although formal negotiations stalled in Washington in August, Prime Minister Mark Carney noted on Tuesday that official discussions between the two nations have resumed in recent days.
- In battleground states like Maine and Michigan, tariffs emerged as a significant issue as unsuccessful Republican candidates opposed what they called Trump's "attacks" on Canada.
- Counter-Tariffs were designed solely to protect domestic jobs and ensure a level playing field, LeBlanc asserted, pushing back on claims the measures aimed to influence American voters.
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Canada says US midterms won't change trade stance, sees talks with American officials
A senior Canadian cabinet minister stated that the US midterm election results will not affect trade negotiations. Dominic LeBlanc mentioned he would soon communicate with US officials regarding trade matters. President Trump suggested that a trade deal with Canada is close, but significant work remains. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that certain US demands have been scaled back.
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Canada says midterms won't change trade stance, sees talks with US officials
A senior Canadian cabinet minister said on Wednesday the US midterm results would not change Ottawa's stance towards trade talks with the US, adding he would speak soon to his American counterparts.
Toronto, Canada, Nov. 4 (EFE).- The Canadian government said Wednesday that it will not modify its business strategy with the U.S. President's Executive Donald Trump, despite the Democratic victory in the legislative elections of the eve, which gave that party control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress.Although several ministers of the U.S. Congress [...] Entry Canada will maintain its negotiating strategy with Trump despite the Democratic vi…
Canada-United States Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government's willingness to diversify its trade will not change course after the mid-term elections in the United States, which saw the Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress.
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