Politico: Lutnick, who has been one of the Trump officials who have been most openly dismissive of Canada and its interests, spoke to Carney directly via text and phone multiple times in the last week, according to three people familiar with the negotiations. One of them said the two spoke as recently as Friday.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if that is the reason for the disconnect and why both sides blame the other for changing the terms at the last minute,” said one person familiar with the talks…