Brian Clow
Brian Clow is a former deputy chief of staff to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, where he played a significant role in shaping Canada-U.S. relations for over nine years. He has been involved in high-level discussions regarding trade and security between Canada and the United States, and he recently commented on the challenges faced by Prime Minister Mark Carney in negotiating with U.S. President Donald Trump amid ongoing tensions and tariff disputes.
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Brian Clow was responsible for Canada-U.S. relations under former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
Ottawa’s trade team agrees to resume stalled negotiations with U.S.
Canada· 2026-03-07
Brian Clow handled Canada-U.S. relations under former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
LeBlanc heads to Washington for renewed trade talksCanada· 2026-03-06
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to prime minister Justin Trudeau and played a significant role in the original USMCA negotiations, predicted U.S. demands for more closely co-ordinated trade policy will be a challenge for Canada.
Carney won’t say whether Canada would align trade policy with U.S. as part of USMCA revisionCanada· 2026-01-30
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, has said he is increasingly concerned that Mr. Trump will issue a withdrawal notice.
Carney rejects idea Trump wants to exit USMCACanada· 2025-12-12
Brian Clow, a deputy chief of staff to Mr. Trudeau, described Ms. Hillman as 'the kindest, most thoughtful, and hardest working person you'll ever meet.'
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to U.S., to leave post in new yearCanada· 2025-12-10
Brian Clow served as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump may use USMCA withdrawal as a bargaining tactic, trade experts warnCanada· 2025-12-03
Brian Clow said it would be wise for Premier Ford to pull the ads to allow talks to get back on track.
Ontario set to pull anti-tariff ads after Trump calls off trade talks, source saysCanada· 2025-10-24
Brian Clow, who managed U.S. trade as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, commented on the premiers' unity.
Canada, U.S. officials resume high-level trade talksCanada· 2025-10-15
Brian Clow, who was deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau and key official overseeing U.S. relations, said it’s a positive sign that talks are continuing.
Top Carney minister and officials remain in Washington for trade talksCanada· 2025-10-10
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, said he’d be surprised if Mr. Carney returns home with a deal.
Ottawa manages expectations on tariff talks as Carney returns to WashingtonCanada· 2025-10-06
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, said he expects the Carney government will play down the prospects of a breakthrough at the meeting.
Carney to meet with Trump in Washington next week as Canada seeks tariff reliefCanada· 2025-10-03
Brian Clow is a former senior aide who advised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on North American affairs.
Canada, Mexico vow closer ties ahead of trade pact review with US
Guyana· 2025-09-20
Brian Clow commented that getting to a final deal with the U.S. isn't going to be easy.
Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US, Carney saysGuyana· 2025-08-23Brian Clow said Mr. Carney and his government are caught between the desire to stand firm against protectionist U.S. demands.
Carney discusses tariffs, security with Trump over phoneCanada· 2025-08-21
Brian Clow was Mr. Trudeau’s adviser on U.S.-Canada relations.
Harsh, informal, wide-ranging: How Trump’s trade talks have changedCanada· 2025-07-26
Brian Clow commented on the limits of America's ability to force its protectionist vision.
Global economy on edge ahead of Trump’s trade deal deadlineCanada· 2025-07-04
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, commented on the digital sales tax.
As U.S. trade deal deadline looms, Ottawa begins to temper expectationsCanada· 2025-06-27
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, says it makes no sense for Ottawa to axe the digital sales tax now before a deal.
U.S. Republicans agree to drop retaliatory tax from Trump’s budget bill, citing G7 agreementCanada· 2025-06-27
Brian Clow is a former deputy chief of staff to Justin Trudeau who commented on Canada-U.S. trade relations.
Canada still needs project-approval reform despite progress on U.S. trade dispute, LeBlanc tells SenateCanada· 2025-06-18
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to Mr. Trudeau, thinks the 30-day deal deadline is 'aspirational.'
Short deadline for Canada-U.S. talks helps to ‘concentrate the mind,’ Carney saysCanada· 2025-06-18
Brian Clow is the chief advisor to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, offering advice on how to handle meetings with Trump.
Ďalšia Trumpova reality show? Ako sa lídri pripravujú na stretnutia s prezidentom USA
Slovakia· 2025-06-07
Brian Clow, who served as deputy chief of staff to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, commented on the government's strategy regarding tariffs.
Cruel summer: Tariffs are hitting your fishing rods, tents and barbecuesCanada· 2025-05-17
Brian Clow, a former deputy chief of staff to Justin Trudeau, commented on the importance of the upcoming meeting.
Trump’s meeting with Carney to unfold against a backdrop of renewed 51st-state rhetoricCanada· 2025-05-05