# Canada’s chief negotiator reveals why U.S. talks failed

https://mins.news/en/video/39041

- CBC News, 2026-08-31 16:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=467IbzZ8P8k

> In her first interview since negotiations collapsed, Canada’s chief trade negotiator to the United States, Janice Charette, explains why talks ended abruptly last week and what would be needed to bring both sides back to the table. The program also examines efforts to roll back tariffs on Canada and a new Alberta pro-unity campaign backed by former rivals Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney.

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