Carney: Canada Trade Talks Resume When Americans Are Ready
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that Ottawa will restart negotiations only when the United States is prepared.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Thursday that Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States once the Americans are ready. This comment came during a press conference in Thunder Bay, northwest Ontario, after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed the previous talks failed due to political motives. Carney questioned the expertise of U.S. cabinet members, noting they were not elected officials. He emphasized that both nations could still reach an agreement beneficial for each side. President Donald Trump later posted on Truth Social, suggesting that politicians like Carney treating him as an enemy would cause economic collapse before proving politically damaging. Lutnick had criticized Ottawa's approach, while Carney insisted the potential deal exists regardless of recent breakdowns. The Prime Minister maintained a firm stance against U.S. political interference in diplomatic channels.
