Carney says he’s yet to talk to Democrats on tariffs: ‘Short answer is no’
Trump will be a lame duck president as the legislative powers are overtaken by the Democrats, but he still holds executive powers which he used to impose the Section 338 tariffs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed to reporters that he has not yet engaged in discussions with Democrats about potentially repealing tariffs on Canadian goods. Despite welcoming moves towards restoring a free trade relationship between Canada and the United States, Carney emphasized that this remains in the interests of American families and workers, as well as Canadians.
The current tariffs, imposed by former President Donald Trump through executive orders, will continue to be under Trump's control, even with Democrats gaining control of Congress following the recent midterm elections. Democratic candidates, such as newly elected Senator Abdul El-Sayed, have publicly expressed their opposition to the trade war, but these promises are considered "symbolic" by Carlo Dade, director of international policy at the University of Calgary.
The tariffs on Canada, totaling over $20 billion, were imposed via executive order and were the subject of a Senate resolution in April 2025, which ultimately failed to achieve its goal. Dade questioned whether the newly elected Democrats, including potential progressive members of the Democratic Socialists of America, would take action to end the tariffs. While some DSA members oppose tariffs, they are likely to favor protectionist policies.
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