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Trudeau, Canada's Premiers Spar Over Using Resources as Trade Weapon

The article from MSN discusses a dispute between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the country's premiers regarding the use of natural resources as leverage in trade negotiations. During a meeting, Trudeau criticized the premiers for suggesting that Canada should use its resources as a "trade weapon," particularly in negotiations with the United States. He emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations with trading partners and warned against the potential negative repercussions of such a strategy. Premiers, however, expressed frustration over what they perceive as Trudeau's reluctance to aggressively defend Canadian interests, especially in light of U.S. policies like the Inflation Reduction Act, which they argue disadvantages Canadian industries. The contention highlights ongoing tensions between federal and provincial governments on how best to approach trade and economic policy, with Trudeau advocating for a cooperative approach while the premiers push for a more assertive stance.

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