‘Very frightening’: Liberal MPs back Carney’s pause in U.S. trade talks, but worry about impacts

The ongoing trade dispute with the U.S. is an ‘existential threat’ for the Canadian economy and Prime Minister Mark Carney should consider starting this fall's parliamentary sitting with a Throne Speech, says former Liberal MP Joe Jordan.

Many Liberal caucus members strongly support Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to suspend tariff negotiations with the U.S. Some are predicting that both sides will resume negotiations before Sept. 8.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

August 31, 2026

Liberal MPs are strongly in support of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s move to suspend trade negotiations with the United States, but are concerned that if the two sides do not resume talks, it could have a “very frightening” and long-term impact on Canada's economy. Some...

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