Carney Urges Calm as Trump Escalates Tariff Dispute with Canada
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sought to reassure Canadians after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% hike on tariffs targeting Canadian imports. The move, triggered by a controversial Ontario government advertisement aired during the World Series, has reignited trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. Carney, speaking while on a trip to Asia, emphasized that Canada “will not be bullied” and highlighted his government’s strategy to diversify trade partnerships, particularly with Asian markets.He underscored that Ottawa remains open to dialogue with Washington but will continue to protect Canadian workers and industries. The tariff escalation comes at a sensitive moment, as both countries had been negotiating to ease earlie...
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