Bessent on trade war with Canada: Carney ‘chose to walk away’ from a deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday took aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney, claiming the Canadian leader “chose to walk away” from a trade deal. “And then he started this. And it’s unfortunate that he’s not doing what’s best for the Canadian people. He’s doing best, what is best for the Liberal Party, what’s best...
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has convened a gathering of business leaders from various industries to deliberate on Canada's trade dynamics with the United States. The Prime Minister's Office announced that the meeting encompassed recent advancements in the file and the government's objectives aimed at stimulating economic growth and investment within Canada. Attendees were also encouraged to impart their industry-specific viewpoints.
The statement from the Prime Minister's Office highlighted that 23 companies participated in the discussion, among them RBC, Enbridge, Bell Canada, and Bombardier. Additionally, CN Rail, Suncor, and Nutrien were also identified as participants. The meeting unfolds as Carney has appointed Dominic Barton as chair of Invest in Canada, supplanting the previous CEO, Laurel Broten, who was a former Ontario cabinet minister.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- El-Sayed: If you're starting a trade war with Canada, 'you're the a‑‑hole' thehill.com
- Carney names Dominic Barton as chair of Invest in Canada, replaces CEO cbc.ca
- Carney meets business leaders to discuss U.S. trade, says PM’s office toronto.citynews.ca
- Carney meets business leaders to discuss U.S. trade, says PM’s office winnipegfreepress.com
