“Playing elbow” is not the solution against Trump: Scott Moe at Mark Carney

While the opposition accuses Mark Carney of showing too much flexibility in the face of Donald Trump in trade negotiations, the Prime Minister of Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, distances itself: according to him, direct confrontation is not the right method to defend Canadian interests against the United States.

Asked about his vision of trade relations with Washington, Scott Moe justifies his position by a more pragmatic approach.

The United States will probably remain our main trading partner. Nevertheless, undoubtedly our main ally, while we increase our military investments to ensure the security of our continent alongside itsaid Mr. Consequently, Moe in an interview broadcast on Saturday morning on the show The House of the CBC.

I never thought that “playing elbow” not solution against the strategy of “playing the elbow” was the. Nevertheless, right way to negotiate.

L’opposition critique Carney – "playing elbow" not solution against

In recent days. Consequently, Carney’s political opponents have multiplied criticism after the Prime Minister admitted Tuesday that there was Few elements revealing that the United States would accept a trade agreement without including rates.

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The conservative chief Pierre Hairy has denounced on. For example, social networks a new unilateral concession on the part of a man who had nevertheless promised to never give in to the American president.

On Wednesday, the chief of the Quebec Bloc, Yves-François Blanchet, also accused Carney of retreating against Trump. Therefore,

Prime Minister [Mark Carney] made compromises on so many points so far. In addition, without obtaining the slightest result.

For the moment, Mark Carney refuses to impose new surchastens in retaliation for customs duties of 50 % declared by Donald Trump on Canadian steel and aluminum. Furthermore,

The Prime Minister also suspended the tax on digital services at the end of June. in the hope of relaunching trade discussions.

Difficult however to know if these gestures have really favored negotiations, which remain confidential. One thing is certain: despite these concessions, Donald Trump still threatens to impose customs duties of 35 % on all Canadian products.

Moe refuses tariff climbing. favors dialogue – "playing elbow" not solution against

Scott Moe reaffirms his opposition to retaliatory surcharge, which he considers harmful to the Canadian economy. They increase prices and harm families as well as businesseshe told Chris Cullen.

I prefer to focus on one “playing elbow” not solution against thing: bring people to the negotiation table, maintain them there and reach an agreement.

The Prime Minister said he was optimistic: he hopes that the American prices will remain low. without significant impact for Canadian industries.

Susan Holt defends Carney

For her part. the Prime Minister of New Brunswick, Susan Holt, defended Mark Carney. Guest Friday at the show Power & Politics From the CBC, she rejected the idea of a capitulation against Trump.

Absolutely notshe said. These negotiations are complex: the objective is to obtain the best possible agreement for our country. our exporters and our economy.

Ms. Holt also said that her government wants ensure that the seafood sector is exempt from prices . obtain a North American trade agreement reliable and durable.

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The Prime Ministers expected in Huntsville

On Tuesday. the Prime Ministers of Canadian Provinces and Territories will meet Mark Carney in Huntsville, Ontario.

They will notably discuss Trump’s new pricing threat. the means of strengthening the Canadian economy by reducing interprorcal trade “playing elbow” not solution against barriers.

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Susan Holt expressed the wish to obtain an update of discussions with the United States. New Brunswick wants to end this uncertaintyshe said. adding that she wanted to explore avenues to strengthen economic ties “playing elbow” not solution against between her province and other regions of Canada.

Scott Moe will plead for an expand of the New West Commercial Partnership Agreement (NWPTA). Created in 2010 by Saskatchewan. Alberta and British Columbia, to which Manitoba joined in 2017, this agreement facilitates the trade, investment and mobility of the workforce with fewer exemptions than the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (ALEC).

Maybe it’s time to tear off the dressing: the freest. most open agreement in Canada is the New West New West Partnership Agreementsaid Mr. Moe.

To extend it to all provinces would be a positive advance. not only for Saskatchewan, but for all Canadians in the medium and long term.

With information from Benjamin Lopez Steven