Carney says he spoke with Trump, Canada ready for fair trade deal
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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he had spoken to US President Donald Trump in recent days and Canada remains ready to reach a fair trade deal. Carney cut off trade talks last month, calling the US offer unacceptable, which triggered new US tariffs and Canadian retaliation. The two leaders remain in contact despite escalating economic tensions.
Key Facts
- Carney said he spoke to Trump 'in recent days' and that Canada is always ready to strike a fair deal.
- Carney cut off trade talks last month, saying the US offer was unacceptable, which led to new US tariffs and Canadian retaliation.
- Trump has resumed taunting Canada, posting a generated image of himself towering over Carney and calling him 'governor'.
- Carney made the remarks in Calgary while hosting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trade Talks Status
Carney said the pair remain in touch and that 'Canada is always ready to strike a fair deal.' He told reporters in Calgary that he speaks regularly to Trump and had spoken to him in recent days. Carney cut off trade talks last month, saying the US offer was unacceptable. The breakdown triggered angry responses from Trump, including punishing new tariffs and prompting Canadian retaliation.
Escalating Tensions
Since the talks broke down, Trump has resumed taunting Canada and mocking its leadership. Trump posted a generated image on social media of him towering over Carney and calling him 'governor,' with both dressed in hockey gear. Carney has said he has no interest in escalating the conflict, but insists he will not agree to anything that doesn't serve Canada's economic interests.
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