Canada and USA Argue About Trade

Introduction

Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada. He wants to talk about trade with the United States. The USA wants Canada to change some rules first. Mr. Carney says no.

Main Body

Canada, the USA, and Mexico have a trade deal. This deal needs a review on July 1. The USA wants Canada to change its laws before they talk. The USA is unhappy because Canada trades with China. The USA also wants to sell more milk and alcohol in Canada. Mr. Carney says Canada is strong. He says Canada will not just do what the USA wants. Canada stopped some taxes to help the talks. But Mr. Carney wants a fair deal for both countries. In Canada, food is expensive and many people do not have jobs. Some experts say Mr. Carney can make changes because he has a strong government. Other experts say he is waiting for the USA elections.

Conclusion

The deadline is July 1. The USA and Canada still disagree. They must find a way to work together soon.

Vocabulary Learning

change
to make something different改變
Example:The USA wants Canada to change its laws.
deadline
the last day or time by which something must be done截止日期
Example:The deadline is July 1.
deal
an agreement between people or countries協議
Example:They have a trade deal.
fair
treating people equally and in a way that is right公平的
Example:Mr. Carney wants a fair deal.
trade
the activity of buying and selling goods or services貿易
Example:Canada and the USA talk about trade.