Is the USMCA dead, or did Mark Carney just completely fold behind closed doors?

In this episode of Behind the Headlines, Cody and Ian break down the explosive G7 "hot mic" moment that the mainstream media is trying to spin as an accident. The truth is far more damaging: Prime Minister Mark Carney is caving to Donald Trump’s trade demands after months of pushing an aggressive, failed "elbows up" negotiation strategy.

We expose how Canada’s negotiating team has completely stalled trade talks for the last seven months while Mexico secures its own deal with Washington. Plus, the U.S. Ambassador steps forward to rip Canada’s approach, grouping Ottawa's trade tactics with China's. From caving on Chinese EV tariffs to pulling back on anti-American streaming laws, is the Carney government completely shape-shifting on its core positions? We look at the looming economic fallout, what this means for 2 million Canadian jobs, and why business leaders are sounding the alarm.

⏱️ SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro: Mark Carney Caves to Trump?
1:04 - Trump Warns That USMCA Could Be Dead
2:06 - U.S. Ambassador Rips Canada’s "Elbows Up" Sabotage
3:19 - Ian Explains: USMCA Could Become a One-Year Renewable Agreement
4:37 - Cody Explains: Trump is Genuinely Amused by "Elbows Up" Strategy
5:56 - Ian Explains: Why Canada (Not the U.S.) is to Blame for Stalled Talks
6:55 - Homeland Security Secretary Warns About Drug Trafficking at Canada Border
11:06 - Carney Begs Trump for a Trade Deal on Sidelines of G7?

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