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Canada’s chief trade negotiator Janice Charette is defending her country’s negotiating tactics amid heated blame games over the stalled U.S.-Canada trade talks. While U.S. officials accuse Canada of throwing in last-minute demands—especially on truck tariffs—to torpedo the deal, Charette insists those issues were discussed throughout the week, not just at the deadline. She also clarified that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick wasn’t even at the table, and Canada was communicating directly with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Prime Minister Mark Carney cited U.S. proposals on auto tariffs, trade deal restrictions, and sovereignty as the real stumbling blocks. Charette emphasized Canada’s goal: the best possible deal with minimal tariffs, while fiercely protecting French-language content—even as she remains open to financial commitments for streaming services. The U.S. reportedly wants to limit Canada’s ability to sign new trade deals, especially on steel, though whether this amounts to a veto remains unclear. Canada’s stance? “Pens are down, but the door is open”—ready to finalize a deal that boosts Canadian prosperity without surrendering sovereignty. Meanwhile, Canada has matched U.S. tariffs on hundreds of goods and pledged support for impacted workers and businesses, saying they gave everything to secure a fair outcome.

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