Mark Carney on the U.S. Under Trump: ‘Sometimes, Its Signature Is Written in Pencil’
Ian Austen, reporting for The New York Times (gift link): The morning after he pulled negotiators from trade talks in Washington and set off a new round of American tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday explained to Canadians why he walked away, calling the U.S. proposal “a bad deal.” “We’ve recognized from the start that America has changed,” Mr. Carney said. “We recognize that…
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada made a bold statement on Saturday, explaining his decision to withdraw from trade negotiations with the United States and impose new tariffs. Carney characterized the American proposal as "a bad deal," acknowledging that the U.S. under President Trump had fundamentally changed. He stated, "We've recognized from the start that America has changed," emphasizing that the U.S. signature on international agreements was no longer permanent.
"We cannot accept what they offered and we will not give what they asked," Carney added, stressing Canada's commitment to maintaining its sovereignty and protecting its key industries. Carney's measured and consistent approach to dealing with the unpredictable and often dishonest Trump administration has set a standard for others to follow.
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