Mark Carney, Donald Trump and Canada
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Jacobin on MSNMark Carney Is Hacking Away at Canada’s Public SectorWhen millions of Canadians returned a Liberal Party government — led by Mark Carney — earlier this year, they were attempting to manage two concerns: threats to the country’s sovereignty from Donald Trump and the United States,
US trade war - a new missive by US Donald Trump threatening an unexpected 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting next month. It came as the two countries engage in intense trade talks meant to produce a new deal in the coming days and what the latest tariff threat means for these negotiations is unclear.
The Canadian government told employees they may face job losses, as Prime Minister Mark Carney searches for spending cuts to keep the budget deficit in check.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement came after US President Donald Trump said the new tariff rate would go into effect on August 1 and would go up if Canada retaliated.
Carney and President Trump spoke on the phone Sunday, and Carney’s office said they agreed to resume negotiations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney embraced the Calgary Stampede, a tradition former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau skipped, marking his first appearance with mini doughnuts and political engagement. Despite mixed reactions at the chuckwagon races,