The tariff situation: American politicians will meet with Prime Minister Carney - in Ottawa

By Pepper Parr

May 23rd, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

American Senators travel to Ottawa to talk tariffs?

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A bipartisan group of senators will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other top officials this morning in Ottawa, as the US’ northern neighbor chafes at Trump’s trade war. The delegation includes Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Peter Welch, D-Vt.

In addition to Canadian officials, the group will meet with the Business Council of Canada and representatives from Canada’s steel and auto industries, a senior Democratic congressional aide said.

Trump and Carney got off to a decent start during their Oval Office meeting this month, and US and Canadian officials touted progress following talks on the sidelines of the G7 meeting this week.

US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is hosting the delegation, the aide said, adding that the administration is “welcoming the visit.”