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Carney Ready to Resume Talks Amid Tariff Threat

10/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has not spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump since talks halted last week over Ontario's anti-tariff ad.
Carney said negotiations had progressed well until the ad aired.
Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on Canada if the ad is not pulled.
Carney is ready to resume discussions when the U.S. is prepared.
Both leaders will attend the APEC summit without plans to meet.

History

Historical Context

The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, established in 1989, aimed to reduce tariffs and enhance trade, resulting in a 25% increase in bilateral trade by 1993. This agreement laid the groundwork for NAFTA, which came into effect in 1994, further integrating the economies of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Current tensions over Ontario's anti-tariff ad reflect ongoing complexities in these economic relations.

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Story summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has not spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump since talks halted last week over Ontario's anti-tariff ad.
Carney said negotiations had progressed well until the ad aired.
Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on Canada if the ad is not pulled.
Carney is ready to resume discussions when the U.S. is prepared.
Both leaders will attend the APEC summit without plans to meet.

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