Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal
The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.
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"we take this step confident this is in the best interest of Canada"
— Mark Carney , Politician
"You're at war when you're attacked - we got attacked."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"we didn't start this fight but I can assure you. we're going to win this fight."
— Doug Ford , Politician
Key People
David Eby is the Premier of British Columbia.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
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The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.
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