Trade disputes temporarily on backburner as PM visits Washington for FIFA festival
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When Prime Minister Mark Carney touched down in Washington on Friday morning, Canadian officials said the brief visit was about celebrating FIFA football. Indeed, they persist.
Anticipation of any kind of success could see US REWNET trading terms low. At best, there seems to be hope that the prime minister can have a warm moment or two with US President Donald Trump and smooth things over.
CBC News spoke to two Canadian government officials with specific information about the trip and Hestime Nduna’s plans. Both have been granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
You have voided will represent Canada In the final event of the FIFA World Cup on Friday – the most anticipated and complex event that will determine the matches, schedules and places of the next year’s tournament.
Standing next to Carney during this two-hour show at his Kennedy Center will be his competition: US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Nothing is more important than the draw of this draw, and this tournament itself, which is considered one of the most important sporting events in the world.
At the same time, it will be hard to ignore the political tensions of the moment.
Political babies are at the top of Cusma’s review
Trump has hit his trading partners with punitive tariffs.
He is also expected to try to reduce bilateral agreements between Canada and Mexico during the upcoming review – and probably the Canada-Us-Mexico (Cusma) agreement.
On Wednesday, he floated the idea of leaving these three trade items during an event in the oval office.
“And we’re going to let it expire, maybe we’re going to use one to deal with Mexico and Canada,” he said as he said his trading partners use the U.S.
As the narrative of decline in Washington focused on the future of the economy, Trump said that Mexico and Canada took advantage of the United States like the rest of the world. ‘ The hearing saw agriculture, business and policy groups urging the Trump administration not to pull the deal.
Disagreement with Canada is always very difficult. Trump called the trade talks in October, after he attended outraged by the anti-tariff tv ad run in the province of Ontario.
One source tells CBC News that there are expectations that Carney and Trump will have a quick time to talk privately, although the source is not afraid of anything being confirmed.
A second source said that if there is a suitable opportunity to make a trade, he might do it, but emphasized that this is an event to celebrate the upcoming tournament.
“Maybe we’ll see a result that will see the talks start to die down … but frankly, I don’t expect that,” said Brian, who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Canada during Justin Trudeau’s tenure as Deputy Prime Minister.
Even if there is little hope of success, Clow says Carney must deal with Trump’s trade disputes.
“Maybe you go in there with some kind of small offer, a proposal, something to get the President’s attention and get him to turn to the staff and say ‘OK, let’s get back to the table with the Canadians,'” Clow said.
Carney will not attend the public consultation hearing
Canney’s visit also coincided with what will be the third and final day of public hearings on Cusma, or the USMCA as it is known in the US.
A number of stakeholders are testifying before Trump Administration officials in Washington to share their feedback on the case and offer any suggestions moving forward.
Carney will be clear about hearing those complaints – after attending the FIFA drawing, he is expected to attend FIFA-related ceremonies at the Canadian Embassy and take part in the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Prime Minister Prime Carney says he does not want to exceed anything in Canada – when he spoke as he confirmed that he would see us that he would see President Donald Trump at the FIFA World Cup event. Carney said this was not a sign that trade talks were resuming.
