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Canada's Carney Seeks Unity with Mexico Amid Trade Talks

8/8/2025

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a mission to heal rifts with Mexico, sparked by recent trade talks with the U.S. In a pivotal meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum, Carney underscored the significance of their trilateral trade agreement. Sheinbaum, however, firmly dismissed the idea of a separate deal, advocating for a robust partnership within the USMCA framework.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a mission to heal rifts with Mexico, sparked by recent trade talks with the U.S. In a pivotal meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum, Carney underscored the significance of their trilateral trade agreement. Sheinbaum, however, firmly dismissed the idea of a separate deal, advocating for a robust partnership within the USMCA framework.