Canada Unfazed by US Midterm Results

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 4 Nov

   * Trump said on Tuesday the United States was close to making a trade deal with Canada, but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said work remained to be done and that Washington had dropped some demands.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 6 articles

• 5 Nov Carney says Canada is ‘confident,’ focus not changing after U.S. midtermsPrime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. midterm election results by asserting Canada's focus remains on domestic issues of affordability and opportunity while emphasizing sovereignty. He stated that despite ongoing trade tensions with the U.S., including a trade war initiated by President Donald Trump, Canada will continue its efforts to secure international trade deals beyond just the United States.Global News
• 5 Nov Carney highlights Canadian sovereignty and affordability as cabinet meets ahead of budgetPrime Minister Mark Carney held a cabinet meeting on Thursday ahead of his second budget presentation, emphasizing Canadian sovereignty and affordability in response to the U.S. midterms where President Trump faced significant criticism, particularly regarding tariffs. Carney stressed that the upcoming budget will focus on making Canada independent and self-reliant, a phrase he frequently uses to highlight national…Toronto Star
• 4 Nov Canada to curb reliance on US despite Trump team’s crushing midterm loss, minister saysCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that despite President Donald Trump's Republican party suffering a significant defeat in the midterm elections, Canada will continue to pursue reducing its economic reliance on the United States. This includes maintaining trade negotiations with the current Trump administration rather than the incoming Democratic-controlled Congress. The Canadian government remains…South China Morning Post
• 4 Nov Canada’s focus ‘hasn’t changed’ despite U.S. midterm blue wave, minister saysCanada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that Canada’s focus on trade talks with the United States has not changed despite Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The minister emphasized ongoing efforts to address affordability issues and strengthen economic ties, including diversifying trade relationships beyond the U.S., as tensions over tariffs continue…Global News
• 4 Nov Canada-U.S. trade minister says Democrats' midterm landslide doesn't change Ottawa's strategyCanada’s trade minister, Dominic LeBlanc, stated that despite Democrats winning control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, Canada's strategy towards negotiating with President Trump remains unchanged. The article reports that LeBlanc emphasized the need to focus on working with the current U.S. administration rather than interpreting the election results, noting that discussions…CBC
• 4 Nov Canada says midterms won't change trade stance, sees talks with US officialsA senior Canadian cabinet minister stated that the outcome of recent US midterm elections will not alter Canada's approach to trade negotiations with the United States. Dominic LeBlanc, who handles US trade relations for Canada, expressed confidence in ongoing talks despite Democrats regaining control of both chambers of Congress. He indicated plans to discuss further details with American officials like Commerce…The Straits Times

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