Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator Janice Charette is disputing several claims made by American officials about why trade talks fell apart last week. Colin Robertson, a former Canadian diplomat, explores the question: Is the rhetoric a barrier to returning to the negotiating table?

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