Tue, 29 Apr 2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 Canada will deal with Trump 'on our terms', Carney tells BBC

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Canada's PM says he will only visit the US when there is a "serious discussion to be had".

* Canadian PM Mark Carney says his country deserves respect from the US and will only enter trade and security talks with President Trump "on our terms".
* Canada will not be a "51st state" of America, according to Carney.
* The two leaders have agreed to meet in the near future after speaking exclusively to the BBC.
* The Canadian PM's office stated that they agreed on the importance of working together as independent and sovereign nations for their mutual benefit.
* Trump congratulated Carney on his election win.
* Canada is a big market for US businesses, with 75% of its exports heading south, but only accounts for 17% of US exports.
* The two countries have a trade deficit of $45bn in 2024, mainly driven by US energy demands.
* Relations between the two countries have been strained due to Trump's talk of making Canada a "51st state" and imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.
* Carney says talks with Trump will be "on our terms, not on their terms".
* He highlights that there is a partnership to be had, an economic and security partnership.
* The PM said Canada is the biggest client for more than 40 US states, supplying them with vital energy and fertiliser.
* He expects respect from the US and believes it will come in due course.
* Carney also spoke about diversifying trade and expanding integration between Canada and the UK, as well as defence partnerships.
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