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Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada governor, endorses Canada's current trade deal with the U.S., signaling a potential retreat from retaliatory tariffs. This shift could strengthen Ottawa's position in ongoing trade negotiations.

Canada has decided to drop a significant number of its retaliatory tariffs on the United States, following a phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Carney. This move is seen as an effort to reset trade talks between the two countries. The retaliatory tariffs, which were imposed in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, will be removed on a wide range of U.S. goods, including food products. The decision comes as a surprise to some, with Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister questioning the timing and reasoning behind the move. However, it is being hailed as a positive step by some industries, such as the restaurant sector. The Canadian government has stated that this action is an olive branch to the U.S., aimed at improving trade relations. The removal of these tariffs is expected to take effect starting September.