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Carney returning to Washington as tariffs punish some industries

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to travel to D.C. next week. His office says he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, just days after Trump once again said Canada should become a 51st state, and as U.S. tariffs continue to hit Canada's economy.

Breakdown
  • Mark Carney is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington amid rising tariffs. 2s
  • Opposition leader Pierre Polliev criticizes Carney for not delivering a new trade deal. 26s
  • American tariffs on Canadian industries such as steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber have doubled. 41s
  • Canadian officials hope for progress on sectoral tariffs but acknowledge no deal is in place yet. 2m 21s
  • Carney will be joined by ministers, indicating a focus on industry-specific negotiations. 2m 12s
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