🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Carney says hes yet to talk to Democrats on tariffs: Short answer is no - National
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Mark Carney says he has not spoken with Democrats about tariffs on Canada.
What happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney has not spoken with Democrats in the U.S. about removing tariffs on Canada. The tariffs were imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump via executive order, not legislation. Even with Democratic control of Congress, Trump retains executive powers to impose tariffs.
Why it matters
The tariffs imposed on Canada are a concern for Canadians and American families. The outcome of the tariffs is uncertain, given the change in U.S. Congress. The Democrats' stance on the tariffs remains unclear.
Key facts
- U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada via executive order, not legislation.
- The tariffs were imposed on over $20 billion of Canadian products.
- The Democrats have 54 seats in the U.S. Senate.
- U.S. President Donald Trump retains executive powers to impose tariffs despite legislative changes.
- Tariffs were imposed under Section 232 and Section 338.
Official statement
“The short answer is no, I haven’t,”
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