Trade War Live Blog: New Ambassador on CUSMA Review Delays
Canada's newly appointed ambassador to the United States has acknowledged that the ongoing review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is facing delays, stating that "it takes two sides" to move negotiations forward. The comments come amid rising trade tensions and combative rhetoric between the two nations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney remarked, "I don't get up first thing in the morning thinking about the United States," signaling a shift in focus. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CNN that "Americans are losing out on tens of billions of dollars" due to trade disruptions. Carney also emphasized readiness, saying, "We're ready" for negotiations.
Other developments include a stabbing outside a Scarborough apartment, an appeal dismissal for a Brampton crash conviction, and a B.C. man found not criminally responsible for beating his mother. In Alberta, a bill to increase legislature seats to 91 was tabled. The Calgary Zoo's polar bears now share an enclosure.
Environmental news features a late spring storm in Saskatchewan and flooding in eight northeastern Ontario communities. A golf course in Ontario prepares for opening after being underwater. In B.C., grey whale deaths are linked to food scarcity, and five bears died suddenly at a rescue.
In politics, Canada's envoy apologized for an English-only invitation, and Canada is ready for formal CUSMA talks. Business headlines include Spirit Airlines seeking U.S. aid, markets drifting lower, and Netflix boosting share buybacks. Health experts urge Canada to follow the U.K. smoking ban, while a condom maker may raise prices due to the Iran war.
Entertainment highlights include 'Heated Rivalry' winning a Peabody Award, and a judge tossing Laura Loomer's lawsuit. Sports news covers Italy dismissing a World Cup replacement suggestion and Sandy Koufax winning a lifetime achievement award. Lifestyle stories feature a beached whale in Germany and a tourist damaging a Florence statue.
Climate reports mention 18 wolves dying in an Italian park from suspected poisoning, and more countries turning to nuclear power. In science, astronaut Joshua Kutryk joins a SpaceX mission, and China is accused of stealing U.S. AI technology.
