Prime Minister Mark Carney is escalating his war of words with Washington, telling the Trump administration to “stop doing memes,” “stop throwing shade” and get serious about reaching a trade deal with Canada.
Carney made the remarks while once again insisting any agreement with the United States must protect Canadian sovereignty, the French language and Quebec culture.
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PM Mark Carney is doubling down on defending the French language and Quebec culture in U.S. trade talks after President Donald Trump accused him of lying.
Carney says the Americans need to "stop doing memes," "stop throwing shade" and get "serious" about a trade deal.
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“We have a positive opportunity — that has always existed with the United States — for a mutually beneficial trade deal that respects Canadian sovereignty and that respects the French language and Quebec culture and Canadian culture as well,” Carney said.
“It must have those characteristics.”
