Carney ready to wait for new US president if deal with Trump fails

Readiness for a long wait

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that his government is not seeking to conclude a trade deal with the Donald Trump administration at any cost. If the parties cannot agree on acceptable terms, Ottawa is prepared to wait for a new President of the United States to complete this process.

The Canadian leader made these comments during an interview with POLITICO, which took place in Montreal.

Criticism of Washington's position

Carney expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the American side, calling diplomatic provocations from the US tiring for Canadians. He also assessed the shifts in Donald Trump's position on the Russian-Ukrainian war as "unconstructive".

This statement became the most candid criticism of Washington in recent months. Previously, Carney had maintained cautious rhetoric in public speeches, especially against the backdrop of sensitive trade negotiations. His remarks came after the conclusion of a summit with representatives of the European Union.

Status of negotiations and tariffs

Trade discussions between Canada and the US have been progressing extremely slowly since the Canadian side withdrew from the negotiation process in August. The situation was complicated by the introduction of new tariffs by both countries this autumn.

On Friday, the Prime Minister emphasised that he would not agree to a deal "just for the sake of a deal". In response to a direct question from journalists about whether he was ready to wait for a change in the US presidency if necessary, Carney answered affirmatively.

«Нам доведеться це зробити, якщо того вимагатимуть обставини» ("We will have to do it if circumstances require it"), he stressed.

According to the Prime Minister, in such situations, both American families and American businesses would suffer.