Carney Calls for Canada‑US Partnership Ahead of USMCA
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- Mark Carney called for a “new partnership” between Canada and the United States at the Economic Club of New York, proposing co‑operation on tariff‑hit sectors such as automobiles, steel and aluminum.
- United States and Canada face a looming USMCA review deadline in less than five weeks, with talks stalled and the three‑nation pact set to decide between a 16‑year extension or annual reviews.
- U.S. negotiators began formal USMCA talks with Mexico in Mexico City this week, notably without Canada at the table.
- Carney met with senior executives from BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Apollo, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos during his New York visit.
- Canada emphasizes “strategic autonomy” while seeking deeper integration in North American supply chains, especially in industries subject to heavy U.S. tariffs.
Why it matters: Canada hopes the partnership will soften U.S. tariffs on autos, steel and aluminum, preserving jobs and supply‑chain stability, while the U.S. seeks tighter origin rules and alignment on China tariffs—directly affecting manufacturers and investors.
