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The failure of elbows up Carney

The prime minister's tactics for dealing with Trump have not paid off

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs to be imposed upon Canadian imports, marking a further erosion in an already deteriorating Canada-U.S. relationship. In this interview with NP Comment’s Rob Breakenridge, National Post columnist Michael Higgins offers a critical look at Prime Minister Mark Carney’s dealings with Trump, and the major gap between rhetoric and reality. The tough talk — and winning political tactic — of “elbows up” has been followed by concessions and signs of weakness that have made Canada more vulnerable. While dealing with Trump is clearly a difficult challenge, Higgins argues that Carney’s strategy of dragging out trade negotiations is a risky gamble that now leaves Canada in a tough spot. Watch the full video directly below.

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