PM Carney says U.S. is ‘coming closer to our position’ in trade war as talks gain momentum
Carney said progress depends on U.S. flexibility as talks remain stalled over truck tariffs, labeling rules and trade oversight.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a "slight intensification" in trade discussions in Ottawa, noting the United States is moving closer to the Canadian position.
- Negotiations collapsed in August over United States tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks, French-language labeling rules, and American oversight of Canadian trade policy.
- Amid midterm election pressure regarding inflation, President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that the conflict could end "really soon," adding that Canadians are "willing to give us anything at this moment."
- United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been in contact with Canadian counterparts all week, as Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office confirmed the two nations remain in "constructive dialogue."
- Prime Minister Carney emphasized that any final agreement must respect Canada's "red lines," stating the country will not accept the deal offered in August.
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TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration have picked up slightly, but any progress is because Washington is moving closer to Canada’s demands. The comments come eight days before U.S. midterm elections, with White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggesting the countries are...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with the United States have intensified slightly but Canada is holding firm on its demands, insisting any progress is because Washington is moving closer to Ottawa’s position. The comments come eight days…
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US-Canada Trade Talks Are Picking Up Pace But No Deal Yet, Carney Says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade talks with the US have gained a bit of momentum, and suggested that any progress has been because the Trump administration has shown more flexibility.
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