US EditionMark Carney Blasts U.S. over ‘Violations of Our Trade Deal’
Carney said 50% steel and aluminum tariffs and 25% auto tariffs breach the pact as Canada prepares for a July review.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney defended provincial alcohol bans during an Ottawa press conference, calling U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos "violations of our trade deal."
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently attacked the approach, calling provincial bans on American liquor "outrageous" while most provinces—excluding Alberta and Saskatchewan—continue restricting U.S. products.
- A U.S. Trade Representative report cited provincial alcohol bans and high dairy tariffs as trade irritants, while Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned Washington may use "enforcement action" to address the issue.
- Formal negotiations to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement are set to begin the week of May 25, according to Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard following discussions with Greer.
- Greer anticipates informing Congress on June 1st of U.S. intent to withdraw from the trade pact, though Carney stated Canada remains "ready to go into detailed negotiations" or "ready to wait.
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Carney defends Canada's ban on US alcohol over 'violations of our trade deal'
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