The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Mr Carney Goes To Washington
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Oct 6, 2025 
Dr. Janice Stein, an esteemed international relations scholar from the Munk School, provides fascinating insight into Mark Carney's delicate meeting with Trump in Washington, highlighting the low expectations for tangible results. They also delve into the complex dynamics of U.S.-Canada trade, including the pressures of tariffs and the integration of the auto sector. Switching gears, Stein offers a hopeful perspective on the ongoing hostage negotiations in Gaza, emphasizing the strategic leverage Trump holds with Netanyahu and the role of regional alliances.
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Meeting Lacks Prepackaged Deals
- Mark Carney’s visit to Washington likely lacks pre-agreed deliverables and is driven by an impromptu invite from Trump at the UN.
- Expect broad, general language about progress rather than concrete Canadian wins.
Low Expectations As A Negotiation Tactic
- Leaks are setting expectations low as a deliberate strategy to make any outcome seem like progress.
- Steel and aluminum discussions dominate because tariffs hurt integrated North American manufacturing.
Auto Integration Makes Tariffs Painful
- The auto sector is deeply integrated with parts crossing the border multiple times, making tariffs especially disruptive.
- U.S. manufacturers' pressure on the White House could drive a rollback of tariffs.