How Canada-U.S. trade talks could shape the potential recession risk

It has been 100 days since Prime Minister Mark Carney named a new cabinet to tackle what he called a generational challenge. His election campaign was built on the sense of a country in crisis, under threat from a U.S. president intent on levying punishing tariffs on Canada and undermining its sovereignty – he promised speedy solutions to daunting problems.There was an initial whirlwind of activity when he became Prime Minister: a stunted session of Parliament, a boost to military spending, Team Canada first-ministers’ meetings, a G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., and Mr. Carney’s travels...