Ottawa, ON – Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald J. Trump held a key discussion today regarding the future of Canada-U.S. relations, agreeing to launch comprehensive negotiations on a new economic and security framework immediately after the federal election.
The two leaders described their conversation as “constructive” and emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between the neighboring nations. Until formal negotiations commence, Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, will lead intensified discussions to address pressing trade and economic concerns.
During the conversation, Prime Minister Carney affirmed his commitment to advocating for Canadians in these critical discussions. He acknowledged that his immediate focus is on securing a renewed mandate in the upcoming federal election.
In response to the latest U.S. trade actions set to take effect on April 2, 2025, Carney informed Trump that his government will implement retaliatory tariffs to safeguard Canadian workers and industries. The specifics of these measures have yet to be disclosed, but they are expected to be a strong counteraction to protect Canada’s economic interests.
As tensions over trade policies escalate, all eyes will be on the outcome of the upcoming federal election and its implications for Canada’s economic strategy in navigating U.S. relations.