Carney urges US to drop theatrics in stalled Canada trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a U.S.–Canada trade deal is possible only if Washington stops theatrics and respects Canadian sovereignty, including protections for French-language media; talks have stalled since Carney walked away over streaming-language rules and Canada’s freedom to strike agreements with others. U.S. officials say there’s no better deal available, while tariffs and counter-tariffs threaten escalation, with provinces limiting U.S. access and Canada preparing further measures. Carney urged the U.S. to approach negotiations seriously, warning the dispute is far from resolved.