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Carney's trade strategy when the provocations don't stop

Jamie Ellerton joined CBC's Power & Politics to unpack Prime Minister Carney's approach to trade negotiations while the President keeps taunting Canada.

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September 3, 2026

Jamie Ellerton with his Front Bench Co-Panelists and Host of CTV Power Play Vassy Kapelos

Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to land a trade agreement with a U.S. administration that keeps up a running commentary at Canada's expense.

Jamie Ellerton joined CBC's Power & Politics to discuss what that dynamic means for Canada's negotiating strategy and the impact for Canadians.

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