Carney says Canada is ready to resume U.S. trade talks
Canada trade talks stall as Carney pushes back on U.S. criticism and tariffs Canada stays open to a fair deal as both sides weigh fresh tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back on criticism from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over the collapse of trade talks between the two countries. Carney said Canada remains willing to negotiate a deal that works for both sides, and said talks can resume when Washington is ready.
The dispute comes after negotiations broke down before the U.S. imposed new tariffs on some Canadian imports. Canada has answered with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. Both sides have accused the other of making lastminute demands and changing their positions.
Carney made the remarks at a news conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario, while President Donald Trump and Lutnick both continued to criticize Canada’s approach to the talks.