Carney: Federal Gov't Only Trade Negotiator

0:00It's April 30th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today. Local news powered by AI. Prime Minister Mark Carney laid it down straight when Canada talks trade with the United States only the federal government calls the shots. He dropped this at an event in Oakville, Ontario, stressing that US officials know there's just one negotiator from our side, no matter how many. Canadians show up. This comes right after conservative MPs hit Washington for a networking gig hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce. They linked up with US trade representative James and Greer alongside some other federal and provincial folks, amid talks on energy and trumps, America first dance, Carney breasted off, saying these strips haven't uncovered fresh intel or negotiation details. Conservative leader Pierre Poyev, fire back, highlighting how his party members have treks south repeatedly to push for terror free trade and stand up for Canadian workers. Poye lever himself, jetted to Texas and New York last month, but skipped DC since taking

1:03the leadership in 2022. He plans to loop in Carney on his findings and has more MPs like trade critic Shelby Cram Newman, eyeing Washington visit soon. With 50% terror still hitting steel and aluminum, conservative slammed the government for no relief deal yet. Carney holds firm, calling our current trade setup the envy of others and vowing not to rush anything that short changes Canada as talks roll on.