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Jivani's Tariff Talks Dismissed Amid Controversial Accusations

2/11/2026

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Conservative MP Jamil Jivani criticized the Liberal government for rejecting his offer to help with tariff-relief negotiations in Washington.
He aimed to foster Canada–U.S. cooperation through talks, citing connections with U.S. officials such as Vice-President J.D. Vance.
Liberal MP John-Paul Danko labeled Jivani a Nazi sympathizer, sparking outrage.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Liberals dismissed the trip as a media stunt, despite Jivani's claims of productive discussions on trade.

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Conservative MP Jamil Jivani criticized the Liberal government for rejecting his offer to help with tariff-relief negotiations in Washington.
He aimed to foster Canada–U.S. cooperation through talks, citing connections with U.S. officials such as Vice-President J.D. Vance.
Liberal MP John-Paul Danko labeled Jivani a Nazi sympathizer, sparking outrage.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Liberals dismissed the trip as a media stunt, despite Jivani's claims of productive discussions on trade.