Carney faces test after ending talks with White House
The Canadian prime minister must defend the decision to walk away from talks with the White House, according to BBC News.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a test after walking away from talks with the White House, BBC News reported.
The report said Carney will have to persuade others that ending the talks will be worth the consequences. It did not provide details about the talks, the consequences, or the decision’s timing.
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