13 h. ago Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ’intensify’ ahead of deadline and 35% threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects trade discussions with the U.S. will “intensify” ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline to secure a new agreement. Carney made his comments on his way into the Prime Minister’s Office where he will hold a virtual cabinet meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat. […]

Economics

13 h. ago Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ’intensify’ ahead of August deadline

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he sees little evidence a trade deal with the United States that does not include tariffs is possible. Speaking to reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting, Carney said he expects the trade talks with the U.S. “will intensify” ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline […]

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15 h. ago Carney says U.S. trade talks to ‘intensify’ ahead of Aug. 1 tariff date

Trump said in a letter to Carney last week that the United States will put a 35 per cent tariff on Canadian goods starting Aug. 1.

Economics

1 week ago Carney says Trump’s multiple objectives demand ‘nimble’ trade talk strategy

Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump has multiple objectives in his trade talks with various countries, including how it will impact the U.S. budget.

Economics

2 w. ago UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure

The UK is currently planning to keep its digital services tax, a person familiar with the matter said, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped their own levy to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump’s administration.

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2 w. ago White House confirms U.S. will restart trade talks with Canada

OTTAWA — White House adviser Kevin Hassett says the U.S. will immediately restart trade talks with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminated Canada’s digital services tax. President Donald Trump suspended talks with Canada on Friday over the tax. More coming.

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