Trump's Praise for Carney: A Step Forward in Trade Relations
President Donald Trump praised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for securing a preliminary trade agreement with China. The deal aims to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola. Trump highlighted the importance of such agreements with China to reporters at the White House.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 16-01-2026 23:45 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 23:45 IST
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President Donald Trump on Friday praised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for finalizing a preliminary trade deal with China. The agreement is set to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, signaling a potential easing in international trade tensions.
Trump emphasized the importance of cultivating trade relations with China. "That's what he should be doing. It's a good thing for him to sign a trade deal," the President told reporters gathered at the White House.
He further stressed the necessity and benefits of securing trade agreements with China, suggesting that other leaders should follow Carney's example.
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