More intense U.S. trade negotiations have started, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced "more intense" trade negotiations with the United States following a call with President Donald Trump last weekend. Speaking to reporters in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Carney revealed that some of Canada's "red lines" have been removed from the table, including language, culture, and the ability to negotiate trade deals.

Carney ended formal trade talks with the U.S. in August as they tried to finalize a deal prior to new U.S. tariffs being imposed on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. The prime minister stated that progress has been made on restricting Canada's ability to negotiate trade deals with other countries. However, he did not disclose what other significant issues still need advancement in the negotiations.

Carney noted that the United States is demanding less from Canada while offering more. Global News has been designated as a Preferred Source on Google for readers to access more of their stories in search results.