Carney Says Canada, US Can Reach 'Mutually Advantageous' Trade Deal
Canadian prime minister says Ottawa has "no pride" at stake in negotiations but will defend "red lines" on sovereignty and trade
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the United States can reach a "mutually advantageous" trade agreement, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Carney said Ottawa has "no pride" at stake in the negotiations, signaling a willingness to compromise in order to secure a deal with Washington.
At the same time, the prime minister indicated that Canada would protect its "red lines" on matters of sovereignty and trade, suggesting there are limits beyond which Ottawa will not go in reaching an agreement.
Details of the specific issues under negotiation between the two countries were not disclosed in the report.
Canada and the United States are among each other's largest trading partners, and trade relations between the two countries have been a recurring subject of negotiation in recent years.
Sources
- Canada, US can reach 'mutually advantageous' trade agreement: Carney — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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