Trump administration remains key to US-Canada trade deal despite Democrats' sweeping midterm wins, Carney says

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US tariffs on Canadian goods became an issue in the midterms, with Democrats blaming them for higher prices and pledging to challenge them.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's administration will remain the key decision-maker on trade agreements despite Democrats' sweeping victories in last week's US midterm elections.

His remarks suggested Canada will continue looking to the White House for a trade deal even as Democrats prepare to challenge Trump's tariffs.

US tariffs on Canadian goods became an issue in the midterms, with Democrats blaming them for higher prices and pledging to challenge them.

"What is clear is that the people who decide on trade agreements are the executive in the United States over the next two or three years," Carney told reporters in Montreal. "The President, the executive and Americans, not necessarily legislators."

He was responding to Quebec's plans to contact US officials, including governors and senators.

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"In a negotiation, it's always a good idea to have one negotiator. And that is the government's responsibility," Carney said.

Carney said he spoke with Trump over the weekend and could meet him at upcoming summits. The leaders communicate regularly.

"It's good to sit down, but it's not absolutely necessary," Carney said.

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