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Mark Carney Faces Rising Challenges in Early Days as Canadian Prime Minister

Persistent U.S. tariffs, economic strain, and Alberta's calls for a 'fairer deal' test Carney's leadership after his first Washington trip yields no progress.

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Overview

  • Mark Carney's newly elected minority government is grappling with U.S. steel and auto tariffs, which are pushing unemployment to 6.9% and straining Canada's manufacturing sector.
  • Carney's first official meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump failed to secure any relief on tariffs, including a new one targeting Canada's film industry.
  • Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith has reiterated demands for a renegotiated federal-provincial arrangement, emphasizing the need for a 'fairer deal' within Confederation.
  • Structural issues such as missed opportunities in resource development and the outmigration of skilled workers continue to hinder Canada's long-term economic prospects.
  • The political landscape remains polarized, with the NDP's poor election performance and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's confrontational style drawing criticism.