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John Ivison: Any trade deal with the U.S. will cost Carney

A deal with Trump, if such a thing truly exists, appears within reach. But getting it may require a Faustian pact that shatters the prime minister’s reputation for grit and competence

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Canada’s defence minister was asked on Monday whether the United States would be given preferential treatment in the purchase of military equipment, as part of any comprehensive trade agreement with the Trump administration.

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David McGuinty is too grey in the temple to answer such a hypothetical question, and responded that because he is not at the negotiating table, he doesn’t comment on those negotiations.

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But in all likelihood, the minister does not yet know the implications of the discussions linking trade to procurement.

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