Carney welcomes Democrats' push to end Trump's tariffs on Canada after midterm victory

Canadian PM Mark Carney welcomed a Democratic push to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada following the Democrats' sweeping midterm victory

Carney said restoring free trade would lower costs for American families and benefit U.S. workers

Carney said Canada will continue working with the Americans to get a deal that works for Canada

Sen. Ron Wyden, poised to chair the Senate Finance Committee, identified Trump's tariffs on Canada as an early target for repeal

August: Canada suspended trade talks over U.S. demands Carney said threatened sovereignty and French-language protections · September: Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at repealing Trump's tariffs, including on Canadian goods · Sunday: Trump said the countries were 'very close' to an agreement · Tuesday: Carney said Washington had backed away from demands on French-language protections, culture, and trade negotiation ability · Thursday: Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said he was willing to work with Trump on ending the tariffs · Friday: Carney told reporters in Winnipeg he welcomed Democratic moves to repeal the tariffs

50% tariffs · January timing

Carney has not said whether the election has changed his negotiating position