By Scn News Canada
Canada Draws a Line — No “Small Deal” With Trump
Canada has ruled out rushing into a quick trade agreement with the United States, as Prime Minister **Mark Carney said Ottawa will not accept a “small deal” that could disadvantage the country.
Speaking in an interview, Carney said Canada is ready to negotiate and suggested a tariff resolution could be reached within days, but stressed that any agreement must be comprehensive and fair.
“We need a good deal in the right time. What we don’t need is chasing a small deal,” he said.
The United States, under President **Donald Trump, continues to impose tariffs on several Canadian exports, including steel, aluminum, automotive parts, and lumber. The measures have kept tensions high between the two allies.
Carney indicated that progress has been slow due to limited engagement from the U.S. side, noting that while a deal is possible, it requires equal commitment from both parties.
“It takes two to negotiate, and they’re not all the way there,” he added.
The prime minister also suggested that other countries that quickly reached trade agreements with Washington may not be satisfied with the outcomes, saying many of those deals failed to fully remove tariffs.
Carney described his approach with Trump as direct and transparent, saying he avoids exaggeration or unnecessary diplomacy. He added that the U.S. president respects strength in negotiations.
During his first official visit to Washington, Carney said Trump raised the issue of **Iran early in their private discussions, highlighting the importance of the Middle East crisis in U.S. decision-making.
The Iran situation has added pressure to global trade dynamics. Tehran has restricted access to the **Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, while the U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian exports.
Carney said Canada is considering ways to support efforts to reopen the strait, potentially including assistance in clearing naval mines, but emphasized that any involvement would depend on a durable ceasefire in the region.
“We are not a superpower, but where we can contribute constructively, we should,” he said.
The ongoing tariff dispute, combined with geopolitical tensions linked to Iran, continues to shape economic uncertainty and diplomatic relations between Canada and the United States.