OpinionMark Carney shows the world how to bite back at Trump’s tariffs:
Canadian Prime Minister Carney has announced the suspension of Canada-United States trade talks ...
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Carney Announces Canada-US Trade Talks SuspensionThe prime minister cited late changes by US negotiators; tariffs then took effect on Canadian goods worth US$28 billion.
Key FactsAug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The prime minister said US negotiators had introduced late changes that were unfair and economically unsound.
- Early projections put the possible employment loss from the measures at 90,000 Canadian jobs.
- According to Jamieson Greer, the new 50% tariff is intended to pressure Canada over alcohol and automobile trade restrictions.
- Carney promised an equivalent response to the US tariffs, departing from his earlier reluctance toward retaliation.
We cannot accept what they’ve offered, and we will not give what they’ve asked … They asked too much and offered too little.— Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister, on August 22 in response to Trump’s tariffs
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