Canada Pushes Closer to the FAFO Threshold
as Prime Minister Carney Says USA Will
Not Dictate Terms of USMCA Renegotiations
Posted By: earlybird, 4/24/2026 12:37:03 PM
Following direct remarks from both Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, a triggered Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. will not be permitted to dictate terms of the USMCA renegotiation, now scheduled for formal talks with Mexico only beginning May 25th.According to the Canadian leadership they do not need the United States in order to maintain their economy. The unfortunate people of Canada are very close to finding out exactly what that level of arrogance delivers.
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UPDATE:
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