Canada ‘ready to sit down’ and resume US talks

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseOctober 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Monday that he is prepared to engage in discussions with US President Donald Trump following Washington's decision to increase tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10 per cent. Carney expressed willingness for talks at any time the United States is ready, during a regional summit in Malaysia where both leaders were present before Trump departed for Japan. Despite no direct contact between Carney and Trump in Kuala Lumpur, Carney confirmed plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at an upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in South Korea. The meeting will cover commercial relations and the evolution of the global system.

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Kuala Lumpur 35% Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 35% Japan 35% South Korea 40% Malaysia 40% Xi Jinping ×245% Donald Trump ×375% Mark Carney ×480% Canada ×385% US ×485%

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