Carney says ‘we discussed tariffs’ in U.S. delegation meeting – National
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says tariffs were part of the discussions he had when meeting with a U.S. congressional delegation visiting Ottawa on Friday.
Carney spoke to Global News outside West Block after the meeting concluded and was asked if tariffs were part of the discussion.“Of course, we discussed tariffs,” Carney said.The meeting included U.S. Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Amy Klobuchar and Peter Welch, and Republican Kevin Cramer.
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In addition to the prime minister, the meeting also included Canada’s minister of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as the Business Council of Canada. Story continues below advertisement
Ahead of the meeting, the U.S. foreign relations committee released a statement saying that the goal of the meeting was to stress “deep and bipartisan support” for a strong partnership between Canada and the U.S.
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This meeting also comes ahead of the G7 next month, to be held in Kananaskis, Alta., from June 15 to 17.With a file from Global News’ Jillian Piper.
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