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PM Carney Says He Has No Plans to Apply Further Trade Pressure as U.S. Midterms Approach
Carney said Canada will keep negotiating in good faith as U.S. import bans on alcohol, dairy byproducts and some motorcycles take effect.
- On Tuesday, import bans targeting $967 million worth of Canadian goods took effect, restricting about three dozen alcohol products, whey, and motorcycles from entering the United States.
- President Donald Trump said Monday he expects Canada to return to negotiations within three or four weeks with an apology, telling reporters in the Oval Office that the U.S. will "win everything."
- Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc dismissed Trump's claims Tuesday, stating Canada will not apologize for "defending our economy," while Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada remains "ready to negotiate in good faith."
- Speaking at the American Growth Summit in Washington, trade adviser Peter Navarro warned Ottawa against interfering in U.S. midterms, threatening that interference in Maine or Michigan elections would "pay even more dearly."
- As Americans prepare for midterm elections that could end Republican control of Congress, Carney stated his timing is not dictated by the U.S. calendar, emphasizing Canada intends to help lower costs of living.
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Carney says he has no plans to apply further trade pressure as US midterms approach
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he has no plans to apply new trade pressure on the U.S. as Americans prepare for crucial midterm elections that could end Republican control of Congress.
·Vancouver, Canada
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Carney says he has no plans to apply further trade pressure as U.S. midterms approach
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he has no plans to apply new trade pressure on the U.S. as Americans prepare for crucial midterm elections that could end Republican control of Congress.
Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned on Tuesday that he did not intend to exert new trade pressure on the United States, as the Americans are preparing for crucial mid-term elections that could put an end to Republican rule in Congress.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
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L 78%
C 22%
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