Tag: US-Canada relations
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Carney Walks Back ‘Who Cares?’ Remark on U.S. Trade Talks
Intro: A moment that drew attention Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking to reporters on Tuesday, said his controversial reply to a question about the status of trade talks with the United States—“Who cares?”—was a poor choice of words. The remark quickly reverberated through political circles, forcing Carney to clarify and shift the narrative back to…
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When Halifax Meets Washington: Why Canadian Anger Over ‘51st State’ Rhetoric Complicates Diplomacy
Understanding the backdrop: a charged moment in US-Canada diplomacy The exchange in Ottawa that sparked headlines stemmed from a larger debate about the boundaries of influence between neighboring nations. When a senior U.S. official—specifically the U.S. ambassador to Canada—suggests that elements of Canadian politics have meddled in American affairs, it touches a nerve. For many…
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Trump and Carney Plead for Progress on Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks as Deal Remains Elusive
Stakes rise as talks continue without a tariff relief Days of high‑profile dialogue between the United States and Canada yielded optimistic rhetoric but no final agreement on tariffs, signaling that the Canada‑U.S. trade dispute remains steeped in negotiation. President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney,…