**Title: Poilievre Urges Carney to Secure Trade Wins in Washington**

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has expressed his support for Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of Carney's meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. However, Poilievre is also pressing Carney to deliver tangible results for Canadians during these discussions.

Carney is set to travel to Washington on Monday, with meetings scheduled for Tuesday. The agenda will focus on trade and security amid ongoing tariff disputes that have shown little sign of resolution. In a letter shared with the media, Poilievre criticized Carney for not fulfilling promises to negotiate the removal of tariffs on key Canadian exports.

"We restate our standing offer to help you keep your promise to 'negotiate a win' on tariffs with the U.S.," Poilievre wrote. He emphasized the need for Carney to return from the meeting with concrete outcomes.

Despite the challenges, Canadian goods continue to enter the U.S. tariff-free due to exemptions under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). However, Canadian officials are currently focused on securing relief from high tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, and automobiles, as well as duties on softwood lumber.

Poilievre urged Carney to work towards lifting these tariffs and ending Buy American policies that hinder Canadian businesses. He pointed out that Canada received no benefits in return for its previous concessions, including the suspension of the digital services tax and the elimination of counter-tariffs on American goods.

"If you only return with excuses, broken promises, and photo ops, you will have failed our workers, our businesses, and our country," Poilievre stated. Despite his criticisms, he reiterated his support for Carney, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing Canada’s interests over party politics.

Carney has maintained that Canada enjoys one of the best trade deals with the U.S., largely due to CUSMA exemptions. This trade agreement is set for renewal next year. While some members of Trump’s cabinet have shown a willingness to negotiate on specific tariffs, Trump himself has indicated that the U.S. does not require anything from Canada.

During a recent discussion about a North American missile defense system, Trump reiterated his controversial idea of making Canada the "51st state," a notion Carney has previously dismissed.

Joining Carney on this trip are several cabinet ministers, including Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. LeBlanc has described his talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as "encouraging" but acknowledged the unpredictability of reaching an agreement.

As Carney prepares for his second official visit to Washington since taking office, the outcome of these meetings remains uncertain, with both sides hoping for progress on the trade front.