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Why Carney Said No to Trump

"We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they've asked," the Canadian prime minister said when explaining why trade talks with the U.S. broke down late Friday. Here's what he deemed unacceptable, including last-minute demands around French language and culture, and terms that would limit Canada's trade deals with other countries. Plus Trump counters that Canada "wants the benefits" of being a U.S. state "without being one," and what all this might cost consumers.

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Why Carney Said No to Trump
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