Carney Fires Back at U.S. Trade Gripes

0:00Prime Minister Mark Carney is spiring back at the U.S. list of trade gripes ahead of the Canada United States Mexico Agreement review. He's calling out their 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum, 25% on cars, and hits on forest products as straight up violations of the deal. The pact runs until 2036, but countries can bail with six months notice, and the big review kicks off in July 2026. Meanwhile, Mexico's already ahead, with their first talks with the U.S. set for late May in Mexico City. U.S. trade rep, Jameson Greer, vented frustration over alcohol bans and most Canadian provinces blocking American booze, except Alberta, and Saskatchewan. He hinted at enforcement moves since Ottawa says provinces call those shots. Ontario premier Doug Ford doubled down on X, saying U.S. alcohol stays off shelves until tariffs drop, and Carney backed him, noting strong public. Support conservative leader Pierre Poliev slammed Carney for ditching digital taxes and retaliatory

1:02tariffs last summer, killing Canada's leverage. With our economy so intertwined as their top partner, them hours, these talks could reshape billions in trade, so watch this space as negotiations. Heat up. Stay informed with Calgary News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.