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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Leyland Cecco in Toronto

Carney names broad team to advise on tense US-Canada trade talks

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The prime minister, Mark Carney, has assembled a team from across the political spectrum to advance Canada’s interests at a time of a radical shift in US policy. Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick/AP

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, says his new advisory committee on economic relations with the United States will draw on the “best advice and the broadest perspectives” as the country braces for what many expect will be tense trade negotiations with its southern neighbour.

The 24-member advisory committee, announced on Tuesday, shows the prime minister’s eagerness to reach across the political spectrum to ensure Canada is “well positioned to advance its interests” at the looming trade talks.

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