Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled that his government stands ready to open trade negotiations with the United States, according to a report from Mexican newspaper La Jornada.
The statement comes amid ongoing friction between the two North American trading partners, whose economies are deeply intertwined through existing agreements. Canada sends the vast majority of its exports south of the border, making the relationship a top priority for Ottawa regardless of which party holds power.
Carney, a former central banker who took over as prime minister earlier this year, has positioned himself as a pragmatic dealmaker willing to engage directly with Washington to protect Canadian jobs and industries. His comments suggest Ottawa wants to move quickly to resolve outstanding disputes and secure more predictable terms of trade going forward.
Details on the scope of any potential agreement, timeline, or which sectors might be affected were not immediately available. Trade talks between the US and Canada have historically touched on sensitive areas including agriculture, automobiles, energy, and lumber, and any new negotiation would likely need to address tariff disputes that have strained relations in recent months.
For the full story and more context, read the original report at jornada.com.mx.
Source: Mark Carney afirma que Canadá está listo para negociar acuerdo comercial con EU (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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