U.S. demanding 'entry fee' from Canada before trade talks: sources

U.S. demanding 'entry fee' from Canada before trade talks: sources

Author: CBC April 23, 2026 Duration: 56:10
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Formal trade talks with the U.S. are at risk of derailing before they've even begun, as Radio-Canada learns the U.S. is demanding an 'entry fee' for Canada to even sit at the negotiating table. Power & Politics hears from Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and a member of the prime minister's new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations. Plus, the Liberals make a move to seize control of key House of Commons committees, and opposition parties are not impressed. P&P speaks with three party House leaders.


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