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Mark Carney Says U.S. Trade Talks Will Continue Even Though There is ‘Nearly Nothing Normal’ in America Right Now
So, the situation with U.S. trade talks, according to Mark Carney, is a bit of a tightrope walk. You have to keep the discussions going, even though the current state of affairs in the United States is, well, not exactly business as usual. It’s like trying to have a calm conversation while inching towards the door, knowing things could blow up at any moment.
Carney isn’t shy about his assessment. He’s been pretty direct, even to the president himself, doubling down on his views expressed in Davos. He’s clearly stated in French, for extra emphasis, that “the world has changed, Washington has changed, there’s nearly nothing normal in the U.S. now and that’s the truth.” This bluntness is probably due to his already proven abilities, not being in it for the career game, and a clear sense of patriotism.
The reality, as many see it, is that Canada can’t simply cut off trade. A massive 75% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. The economic fallout would be devastating if that were to stop suddenly. Canada needs to maintain a facade of reliability, and that means continuing the trade talks. This allows Canada to appear like a trusted trading partner to other countries while simultaneously pursuing real, long-term deals elsewhere. There is a general feeling that the Trump administration is not trustworthy, and it can’t be trusted to hold up its end of the bargain.
Essentially, they’re playing the long game, possibly running out the clock on the current American administration, and waiting for the midterms to see if things get even more complicated. If the US makes some serious changes or the government shifts towards authoritarianism, everything would change, and quickly.
The core strategy seems to be a delicate balance: keep the discussions going, show other nations that Canada is a reliable partner, and hope that, someday, the U.S. might be willing to act in good faith. It’s a bit like giving the US breathing room, while trying to pivot away from reliance on US markets.
It’s clear that Carney is viewed by many Canadians as a great modern leader, and it’s likely that he will be remembered for fighting back against the administration, saving the economy, and saving world alliances and trade.
While Canada is committed to maintaining its trade relationship, there is a clear understanding that any agreements reached could be incredibly fragile, vulnerable to sudden changes, tariffs, and unpredictable actions. The risk is ever-present. Some also wonder if all world leaders could just say the truth about America in French and just have a placeholder speech in English to praise the president.
Ultimately, trade talks will continue because they must. But they will continue with eyes wide open, recognizing that the situation in the U.S. is far from ordinary. It’s a calculated move to protect Canada’s economic interests while the rest of the world navigates an uncertain future.