Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Carney says U.S. not dictating terms of USMCA talks
Canada's trade posture is being tested as Prime Minister Mark Carney insists the U.S. is not setting the agenda for USMCA renegotiations — despite sources indicating Washington is pushing for concessions before talks even begin. The distinction matters: accepting preconditions would signal weakness before Canada sits down at the table. How Carney navigates this opening move could define the entire trajectory of the renegotiation.
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CBC Politics
Carney says U.S. trade talks will 'take some time,' vows Trump won't dictate the terms
Canada's trade negotiations with the Trump administration are shaping up to be a prolonged affair, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning that renewing CUSMA will take longer than expected. Carney struck a firm tone, making clear that Washington will not unilaterally set the terms of any new deal. The stance signals Ottawa is prepared to hold its ground even as economic pressure from U.S. tariffs continues to mount.
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Globe and Mail
Bans on sales of U.S. liquor can be resolved if USMCA talks address Canada’s trade irritants, Carney says
Canada's prime minister signaled that provincial bans on American alcohol sales could be lifted as part of broader USMCA renegotiations, framing the dispute as a bargaining chip rather than a firm policy. Carney's comments suggest Ottawa is prepared to use trade irritants strategically to extract concessions from Washington. The statement sets a pragmatic tone ahead of what are expected to be contentious trilateral trade negotiations.
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Globe and Mail
Carney rejects notion that U.S. ‘dictates the terms’ of USMCA negotiations
Canada's new prime minister is drawing a hard line on trade, refusing to accept Washington's framing that it can set preconditions before formal USMCA renegotiations begin. Sources indicate the U.S. is pushing for upfront concessions before talks can advance — a demand Carney is publicly and firmly rejecting. The standoff signals that Canada intends to enter any renegotiation as an equal party, not a supplicant.
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