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CBC
01-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Conservative MP open to speaking with friend JD Vance if Liberals ask for help
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani — who is also a friend of U.S. Vice-President JD Vance — says he's open to helping the government during negotiations with the U.S. administration if the Liberals ask. Since U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration, Jivani has been fairly muted about his close friendship with Vance. But speaking to CBC's Power & Politics on Thursday, Jivani seemed open to using his personal connection to help ease Canada-U.S. tensions. "If the Liberal government wants to find me, they know where I am," Jivani told host David Cochrane. WATCH | Jivani discusses federal election, Canada-U.S. relations: Doug Ford 'undermined' Conservative campaign, says MP Jamil Jivani 1 hour ago Duration 14:05 The Conservative MP said he is ready to put the country above partisanship, but emphasized that the government needs to take the lead on the Canada-U.S. relationship. "The dynamic between our two countries is just not very good right now and I wish the Liberal government well in working on that," Jivani said. "I think that's really what needs to change in order for anyone to be able to help. The dynamic's got to get better and of course folks in Washington, D.C., need to make some changes in order for that dynamic to get better, too." The MP said he has previously spoken with Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador in Washington, to offer some insights. Jivani and Vance became friends while attending Yale Law School. Jivani performed the Bible reading at Vance's wedding and the former Ohio senator also tapped his Canadian friend to help run his charitable organization, Our Ohio Renewal. "JD and I were friends before politics and will be friends after politics. But we do have very strong political disagreements," Jivani said Thursday. Jivani also attended the presidential inauguration in January. In a letter to constituents before he attended the inauguration, Jivani said he'll work to improve the "toxic" Canada-U.S. relationship. Canada gets auto part tariff exemption The Conservative MP was just re-elected in the riding of Bowmanville-Oshawa North — an area that is heavily integrated into the North American auto industry. Trump had threatened to hit non-American cars and auto parts with 25 per cent tariffs. The levies were set to go into effect on Saturday, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released Thursday said automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will be exempt. Jivani said Thursday that he would do what he can to help his constituents, while reiterating that he believes it's the government's job to take the lead on the U.S. relationship. "If the opportunity came where I thought I would make a positive difference, of course I would take it. I know my constituents would want me to," Jivani said. "At this point, with a new government elected, it's going to be up to the Liberal Party and Prime Minister Mark Carney to lead on behalf of Canada and I hope they will have good policies and a good approach to look out for these families affected by tariffs."
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
What is the net worth of Unites States Vice President JD Vance?
Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, is in New Delhi with his family and will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening, an engagement that comes under the shadow of Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. JD Vance's India trip will be focused on cultural engagements with talks on ongoing trade negotiations with India. Currently serving as the 50th Vice President of the US, Vance is the youngest VP since Nixon. Vance has an estimated net worth of $10 million according to a November 2024 report by Forbes. His net worth increased after his book 'Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis' sold more than three million copies. In 2017, Vance moved to Ohio and started an organisation to fight the opioid epidemic called ' Our Ohio Renewal'. This organisation raised $220,000 in 2017. Meanwhile, his wife also bought a $1.4 million home in Cincinnati, which Forbes estimated to be worth $1.8 million in 2024. According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTFU) website, JD Vance receives an annual salary of $235,100 as the Vice President of the US. Additionally, he also owns venture holdings and liquid assets of somewhere between $3 million and $10 million, according to Forbes. Growing up, Vance faced financial struggles and family instability. Due to his mothers's struggle with addiction and his father's absence, he became closer to his grandparents. After graduating from Middletown High School, he served his country in the US Marine Corps for four years. Upon returning, he attended Ohio State University and enrolled in Yale Law School. In January 2025, he was elected as the Vice President at the age of 40. This is JD Vance's first official visit to India. Scheduled for four days, he is visiting with his wife, Usha Vance and three children- Ewan, Vivek, and daughter Mirabel.
