Carney Says Ottawa Prepared to Wait Months or Until ‘New Administration’ for New US Trade Deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that his government is not in a hurry to sign a trade deal with the United States and is prepared to wait months or even years for an agreement that benefits Canada. He emphasized that Ottawa is ready to negotiate in good faith for a deal that serves the interests of both countries, but Canada’s priority is an agreement that matches the interests of Canadians, regardless of the timing. Carney indicated that Canada could sign a balanced proposal immediately if the U.S. were to offer one.

• Canada is not in a hurry to sign a new trade deal with the United States.
• Ottawa is willing to wait months or years for a trade agreement that benefits Canada.
• Canada is ready to negotiate in good faith for a deal that serves the interests of both countries.
• The priority is an agreement that matches the interests of Canadians, irrespective of the timeline.
• Canada could sign a balanced proposal immediately if the U.S. were to present one.