Canada's Mark Carney to Meet with Trump Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions: What's at Stake

Oct 04, 2025 01:03 am CST

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington next week to address the ongoing trade war affecting Canada's economy. Despite maintaining USMCA tariff exemptions covering 85% of trade, sector-specific tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum have significantly impacted Canadian industries, forcing government intervention while Carney faces mounting domestic criticism over his handling of US-Canada trade relations.