Canada's Prime Minister Carney says US won't dictate trade deal terms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA. He spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Ottawa and acknowledged the challenges ahead of the agreement's review in July.

The deal has linked the North American economies since the 1990s but faces issues due to the Trump administration's tariff policies.

Carney stresses the need for negotiations to address trade irritants.

He responded to reports of U.S. demands for concessions, highlighting Canada's strengths and diversification efforts.

Carney also defended Canada's trade policies, including protecting dairy and opposing the "Buy Canadian" policy criticism.