Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Donald Trump’s tariff on imported aluminum is “mostly being paid” by U.S. buyers, rather than by foreign producers. Carney argues this creates potential room for a “win-win” trade arrangement between Canada and the United States. He adds that any progress depends on both countries addressing the aluminum sector as part of broader efforts connected to the wider trade dispute. The commentary also reflects that the United States relies heavily on foreign supply for aluminum, because domestic production of primary aluminum is not sufficient to meet overall U.S. demand. Taken together, the outlets present Carney’s position that the economics of the tariff—given U.S. dependence on imports—could make sector-specific adjustments feasible within a larger negotiation framework. The details of what a future deal would include were not specified in the provided excerpts, but Carney links the possibility of improved trade relations to how both governments handle aluminum in the context of existing tariff measures.
Carney Says U.S. Aluminum Tariff Is Mostly Paid by Buyers, Opens Door to Deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Donald Trump’s tariff on imported aluminum is “mostly being paid” by U.S. buyers, rather than by foreign producers. Carney argues this creates potential room...
- Mark Carney says Trump’s tariff on imported aluminum is mostly paid by U.S. buyers.
- Carney suggests the tariff situation could allow a “win-win” trade deal.
- Any deal would require Canada and the United States to address the aluminum sector.
- The United States relies heavily on foreign supply for primary aluminum.
- The U.S. does not produce enough primary aluminum to meet domestic demand.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said President Donald Trump’s tariff on foreign aluminum is mostly being paid by US buyers, adding there’s a “win-win” trade deal but only if both countries can address that sector in connection with the broader trade war.
4 hours agoThe U.S. does not produce enough primary aluminum to meet domestic demand, and relies heavily on foreign supply
4 hours agoPrime Minister Mark Carney said President Donald Trump’s tariff on foreign aluminum is mostly being paid by US buyers, adding there’s a “win-win” trade deal but only if both countries can address that sector in connection with the broader trade war.
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