US-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline looms
Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.
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Notable Quotes
"Given the 'very delicate and intense' negotiations, it is 'not the time to negotiate in public.'"
— Mark Carney , Politician
"'Our job is not yet done.'"
— Dominic LeBlanc , Politician
"'If we get a fair deal that will protect our steel sector, our auto sector, our forestry sector, our agriculture sector, our manufacturing sector, then we'd be happy to bring booze back on the shelves.'"
— Doug Ford , Politician
"'Supply management is non-negotiable.'"
— Christine Fréchette , Politician
Key People
Quebec Premier who condemned the attack.
Dominic LeBlanc is a Canadian politician.
Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
Janice Charette is the chief trade negotiator for Canada.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
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Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.
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