
Janice Charette, former Privy Council clerk, is named chief trade negotiator as Canada prepares for the crucial CUSMA review amid potential U.S. trade tensions.

U.S. Secretary Bessent criticizes Carney’s Davos speech, warning against antagonizing the U.S. during upcoming USMCA negotiations, sparking a debate on Canadian sovereignty.

Treasury Secretary Bessent cautioned Prime Minister Carney against escalating trade disputes with the U.S. as the USMCA agreement faces potential revisions.