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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is rallying for tougher negotiating tactics with the U.S., blaming Mark Carney for Canada’s perceived concessions — from scrapping the digital tax to dropping counter-tariffs. But reality checks: past allies like the EU and Japan have struggled against Trump’s erratic trade style, and even U.S. officials are flustered by his unpredictability. Poilievre’s push may be more about political positioning than policy — aiming to reframe himself as the strong defender of Canadian interests amid slipping popularity. With talks resuming in Washington and a looming August 19 deadline threatening 50% tariffs, Canada’s trade team faces high stakes: job losses, supply chain chaos, and the brutal calculus of negotiating with an unpredictable partner. Toughness alone won’t cut it — strategy, nuance, and consequence management are the real battlegrounds.

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