Mark Carney stated that discussions with the U.S. could proceed once American officials stop using memes and shade and begin serious talks, according to reports from Al Jazeera, The Hill, and The New York Times. The date of the remarks remains disputed between Monday and Tuesday, while claims of specific U.S. tariffs, an additional quote, and the setting in Ottawa are unverified. Analyses from progressive, conservative, and libertarian perspectives differ on whether the episode reflects U.S. posturing, Canadian resistance to leverage, or state interference in trade.