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Carney - Canada will come to something 'constructive' with the US on trade
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada remains strong as US President Donald Trump imposes 35% tariff on non-trade-deal goods and talks between leaders expected soon. - REUTERS/Filepic
VANCOUVER, Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed optimism on Sunday (August 03) that negotiations with the US on trade would lead to “something constructive”.
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Carney made the comments while visiting the Vancouver Pride Parade, while also insisting that “Canada is strong” and would continue building on its own.
“We can give ourselves far more than anyone can take away,” he said.
Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will likely talk in the coming days after the U.S. imposed a 35% tariff on goods not covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, a Canadian official said on Sunday.
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- While attending Vancouver Pride, Carney emphasised Canada's resilience and independence.
- The US introduced a 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered by the USMCA trade agreement.
- Carney and Trump are expected to discuss the tariff situation in the coming days.
Carney made the comments while visiting the Vancouver Pride Parade, while also insisting that “Canada is strong” and would continue building on its own.
“We can give ourselves far more than anyone can take away,” he said.
Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will likely talk in the coming days after the U.S. imposed a 35% tariff on goods not covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, a Canadian official said on Sunday.