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Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 22, 2025 at 09:56 PM
Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom
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Canada has appointed Mark Wiseman, formerly of BlackRock, as its new ambassador to the United States in December 2025. The appointment comes as Canada and the US prepare to renegotiate the USMCA free trade agreement in 2026. Wiseman's primary task will be managing the often-strained relationship between the two countries, particularly concerning trade and tariffs. Recent tensions arose from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian goods, including steel, aluminum, and automobiles, prompting retaliatory measures. The renegotiation of the trade agreement presents an opportunity to address these ongoing disputes and solidify the economic partnership between the two nations.

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Mexico 30% BlackRock 50% North American Free Trade Agreement 50% United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) 60% Donald Trump ×370% Mark Carney ×380% Mark Wiseman ×290% United States ×7100% Canada ×9100%

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trade negotiations 90% us tariffs 80% canada-us relations 80% usmca 70% free trade agreement 60% trade war 50% ambassador 50% mark wiseman 40%

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