Politics Insider: Carney drops rates on some American goods

Welcome to this week’s Politics Insider update. Prime Minister Mark Carney made a significant announcement today regarding Canada’s trade relations with the United States. In an effort to jumpstart stalled trade discussions with the White House, Carney revealed that Canada will be removing retaliatory tariffs on certain American products that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This move is aimed at resolving trade disputes and finding common ground between the two countries.

While Canada will maintain tariffs on steel, aluminum, and cars, both nations will work intensively to find solutions for these sectors, which have been impacted by American tariffs. This announcement comes after a phone call between Carney and President Trump, marking the first communication between the two leaders in months.

As the Carney cabinet reaches its 100-day milestone, it’s important to reflect on the achievements made so far and what still needs to be accomplished. In other news, Carney discussed Canada’s potential role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, highlighted the rise in opioid deaths in Quebec and Newfoundland, and mentioned Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s upcoming trade mission to China.

Additionally, Elizabeth May announced her resignation as Green Party Leader before the next federal elections, and the political landscape continues to evolve as speakers from G7 countries gather to discuss important issues.

On a lighter note, do you know the first route flown by Trans-Canada Air Lines, which later became Air Canada? The answer is from Vancouver to Seattle, with flights starting on September 1, 1937.

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