Carney Signals Openness to Trade Reset Following U.S. Midterms
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes efforts to end the trade war as Democrats take control of both U.S. congressional chambers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Friday that his government welcomes "any moves" intended to restore free trade between Canada and the United States, according to reporting from CityNews Toronto.
The statement follows U.S. midterm elections that resulted in Democrats gaining firm control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. CityNews Toronto reports that several Democratic party officials have now identified the repeal of tariffs on Canadian goods as a priority.
While some Republican candidates, such as failed Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers, had previously diverged from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the trade war, Carney noted he has not yet spoken with Democrats concerning specific legislation to end the tariffs. Carney told reporters that a free-trade agreement serves the interests of both Americans and Canadians, affirming that his government will continue collaborating with Washington to secure a deal that benefits Canada.
However, the path to resolution remains contested. Conservative MP Jamil Jivani, who has traveled to Washington to advance trade negotiations, argued that Ottawa must still find a way to work with President Trump. Jivani described the ongoing trade war as a "massive" distraction from domestic concerns, as reported by CityNews Toronto.