Mark Carney embarks on Washington trip amid escalating policy challenges

Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:21 am

Canadian financial heavyweight Mark Carney is journeying to Washington for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. officials amid mounting political and trade tensions. The visit, which has sparked considerable debate in policy circles, is being closely watched as it addresses shifting regulatory dynamics and broader transatlantic relations.

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globalnews.ca / Carney to head to Washington, D.C. ahead of Trump meeting: PMO

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theglobeandmail.com / Morning Update: PM Carney prepares to go to Washington

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lapresse.ca / Mark Carney à Washington | Le spectre du 51e État plane sur la visite

Le premier ministre canadien, Mark Carney, doit s’envoler lundi après-midi à destination de Washington pour son premier tête-à-tête avec le président américain, Donald Trump. À l’approche de cette rencontre qui s’annonçait déjà à haut risque, le locataire de la Maison-Blanche a confirmé qu’elle ne…

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