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Carney Pushes for Tariff Relief Amid Rising Unemployment

10/4/2025

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  • Prime Minister Mark Carney's 'working visit' with President Trump aims to advance ties.
  • Carney seeks tariff relief as unemployment rises to 7.1% (May 2016 high) due to Trump's tariffs.
  • He says the Canada-U.S. relationship has changed, requiring respectful negotiations.
  • Trump's '51st state' remark revives concerns, despite Carney's rejection.
  • Canada's trade negotiator says U.S. domestic pressures could give leverage.