Canadian Prime Minister Carney Confirms Lengthy Trade Talks with U.S. President Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed he had a lengthy and positive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, discussing a broad range of topics including trade, geopolitics, and labor issues. Despite the ongoing talks, Carney cautioned that Canadians should not expect immediate progress or resolution on sectors affected by U.S. tariffs, which continue to impact certain Canadian industries such as steel and aluminum. Canada recently removed counter-tariffs on U.S. goods covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as a goodwill gesture during these negotiations. Carney emphasized that Canada maintains a strong trade relationship with the U.S., noting that goods covered under the agreement remain exempt from tariffs. Meanwhile, a senior Canadian team, including the clerk of the Privy Council, is actively engaging with U.S. counterparts in Washington to address these trade concerns. The Prime Minister's Office has not released an official summary of the conversation, and opposition figures criticized Canada's recent tariff adjustments as a concession.