Trade deal to leave ‘bad outcome’ for Canada and U.S., ex-minister says
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By Financial Post
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Former Canadian Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized the trade agreement negotiated by Mark Carney, arguing it represents a suboptimal outcome for both Canada and the United States. Freeland contends that Carney accepted less favorable commercial terms in exchange for reducing market volatility and uncertainty. The dispute highlights tensions within Canadian political circles regarding trade strategy and the balance between securing immediate stability versus protecting long-term economic interests in cross-border negotiations.
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