Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says
Carney said any agreement must deliver stability and credibility as Canada faces 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion in goods, officials said.
- On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Thunder Bay that Ottawa is ready to sign a trade agreement with the United States, provided any deal offers stability and credibility.
- Negotiations collapsed last month after the United States adopted an 'our way or the highway' stance on disputes including Canada's dairy supply management, alcohol sales, and vehicle content measurement.
- Carney rejected claims by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that Canada abandoned talks, saying "I don't think, with all respect, appointed, unelected cabinet members in the United States are experts on Canadian politics."
- President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, calling it "very good for Canadian Politicians like Prime Minister Mark Carney to make President Donald J. Trump 'the enemy,'" while warning Canada's economy would collapse.
- Carney also announced a $3.4bn investment to build more than 300 Via Rail passenger cars in Quebec and Thunder Bay, signaling a strategic shift away from importing rail equipment from the United States.
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Canadian PM Carney says Ottawa ready to strike trade deal with US that benefits both countries - The Tribune
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (local time) said that Ottawa is ready to negotiate a durable trade agreement with the United States that serves the interests of both countries, while stressing that Canada will continue to protect its workers, families and businesses amid the escalating trade tensions with Washington.
Canada is ready to return to trade talks with the United States — Carney called the main condition <p>Canada is ready to resume trade talks with the United States provided a stable and reliable agreement is made. Trump threatened Ottawa with economic </p>consequences.
Canadian PM Mark Carney ready to strike trade deal with US as tariff deadline looms
Canada is ready to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. Washington imposed significant tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting retaliation. This trade dispute strains the deeply integrated Canada-US economic relationship. Canadian industries, particularly in Ontario and Quebec, face considerable challenges. Canada is now actively seeking to diversify its export markets beyond the US.
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