Mark Carney calls for new partnership with U.S. as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a new partnership with the United States ahead of a decision on the renewal of the free trade agreement. He emphasized the need for a true partnership to enhance cooperation in sectors facing global competition. Carney aims to diversify Canada's trade relationships while addressing the challenges posed by U.S. tariffs and trade policies.
- ▪Mark Carney urged for a new partnership with the U.S. to strengthen economic ties.
- ▪He highlighted Canada's goal to double non-U.S. exports in the next decade amid U.S. tariffs.
- ▪Carney stated that Canada provides essential resources to the U.S., including natural gas and critical minerals.
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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a new partnership with the United States on Thursday (May 28, 2026), just weeks before President Donald Trump decides on whether to renew the free trade agreement between the countries. Canada PM Carney calls U.S. economic ties a ‘weakness’ that needs correctionMr. Carney said in a speech at the Economic Club of New York (ECNY) that there should be a "true partnership" that re-imagines cooperation in specific sectors challenged by global competition.He made the remarks ahead of the mandatory review of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in July. Mr. Carney said Canada is diversifying away from the U.S.
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