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Business & Economy · United StatesIndia-US trade talks hit plateau, says Finance Minister Sitharaman
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that trade negotiations with the United States have reached a plateau, making further concessions difficult. She noted that the current trade balance favours India, a point the US wishes to address.
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PoliticsCarney tells Trump administration to stop 'memes' and 'shade'
Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back against senior members of the Trump administration, telling them to "stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough." The comments came amid claims that Canada tanked trade talks.
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Business & EconomyCarney: US trade stance threatened Canadian industries
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that US negotiators approached recent trade talks with an attitude that would have resulted in Canadian industries, particularly the automotive sector, becoming subsidiaries or ceasing operations. He made these remarks in reference to discussions held last month.
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Politics · United StatesChampagne to meet Bessent at G20 finance meetings
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is scheduled to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the G20 finance ministers' meetings. The meeting comes after trade talks between the two countries broke down.
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Politics · United StatesCanadian leaders urge caution in US trade talks
Union and industry leaders are advising the Canadian government not to hasten trade discussions with the U.S. They argue that Canada should leverage its position in negotiations, warning that a rushed deal could lead to further economic costs and disinvestment.
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Business & EconomyCanada's interprovincial trade barriers face challenges despite recent progress
Canada is working to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, a move that has gained urgency following the collapse of talks with the United States. While progress has been made, experts warn that these internal trade obstacles are not easily overcome.
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Carney calls opposition leaders on US trade talks
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with opposition leaders about ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. He stressed the importance of a united national approach and briefed them on new government measures.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Suspends US Trade Talks Over Quebec Language Laws
Canada has suspended trade talks with the United States due to disagreements over Quebec's language laws. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that US demands threatened Canadian protections for language and culture, which he deemed non-negotiable.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Premiers Consider Resuming U.S. Alcohol Sales
Canadian provinces are considering reinstating sales of U.S. alcohol, a move requested by Prime Minister Mark Carney to aid trade negotiations. While some premiers agree, others are hesitant, and consumer willingness to purchase U.S. products remains uncertain.
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