Carney sets precondition for US-Canada trade talks: seriousness, not toughness
PM Carney says US must be serious and stop posturing before Canada-US trade talks can restart.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out a clear precondition for resuming trade negotiations with the United States: Washington must adopt a serious approach and abandon its tough posturing.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Carney said the current US stance is not conducive to productive talks. He indicated that Ottawa is willing to engage, but only when the American side demonstrates a genuine commitment to the process.
The remarks come amid ongoing friction between the two neighbours over trade matters. Carney's statement signals that Canada will not be pressured into negotiations under the current conditions, and that any future dialogue must be built on mutual seriousness rather than displays of strength.
No timeline was given for when talks might resume, and Carney did not elaborate on specific issues that would need to be addressed. The comments, however, underline the strained state of bilateral trade relations and Ottawa's insistence on a more constructive tone from its southern partner.