Carney and Trump speak on phone as deadline approaches for 50 per cent tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke over the phone with Donald Trump on Monday ahead of the U.S. president’s tariff deadline.

First Up: Carney warns of ‘delicate’ U.S. trade talks as Trump’s tariff deadline looms  Toronto Star

Canada is racing to strike a deal with the Trump administration on Tuesday before a midnight deadline to avoid a 50% tariff on billions of dollars worth of exports to the US.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before Wednesday's tariff deadline. Speaking to reporters in St. John's, Carney said Canada and the U.S. will have opportunities over the next two days to discuss negotiations.

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