Trump takes Carney’s phone call as tariff deadline approaches

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

The threat is 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods; the real target is leverage before North America’s trade pact is remade.

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

The Canadian PM will need to sell his compatriots on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.

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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Canadian prime minister plans call with US president before a Wednesday deadline for levies on $20bn of trade