Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Thursday that his government is prepared to sign a trade deal with the United States that benefits both countries, emphasizing the need for stability and credibility in any agreement. His comments follow the collapse of trade negotiations last month, after which the US imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, with Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs set to take effect next week. The US has also threatened 50% tariffs on all Canadian cars and car parts from January 1. Carney dismissed recent remarks by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who attributed Canada's withdrawal from a deal to domestic politics, stating that appointed US cabinet members are not experts on Canadian politics. He suggested a recent softening in the US approach could encourage further discussions. Shortly after Carney sp