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Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump orders new tariffs – US politics live

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada has made proposals to resolve a trade dispute as U.S. President Donald Trump orders new tariffs on a wide range of goods. Canada is ready to intensify trade talks. The tariffs are expected to be imposed soon, escalating trade tensions between the two countries.

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Mark Carney is directly involved in the dispute resolution.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has made proposals to resolve the dispute.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has made proposals to resolve the dispute.

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  • Mark Carney is directly involved in the dispute resolution.
  • Canada has made specific proposals to address the tariff issue.

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<p>PM Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goods</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST utm_campaign=BN22326 utm_content=signup utm_term=standfirst…

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has made proposals to resolve the dispute.

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Tariffs are due to be imposed on a wide range of goods.

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