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PM Carney says he and Trump have talked 'in the last few days'

Carney said the leaders discussed Ukraine and Iran as Canada and the United States imposed new tariffs and import bans on each other.

  • On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed he recently spoke with United States President Donald Trump regarding the war in Ukraine and the Iran conflict.
  • The trade war between Canada and the United States has deepened since negotiations failed in mid-August, setting the stage for these diplomatic exchanges.
  • Trump imposed 50 per cent duties on $28 billion in Canadian goods, while Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs this week to counter the measures.
  • Carney stated the leaders can "compartmentalize" their trade disputes, adding, "because part of our responsibility is to work together" on global issues.
  • The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the leaders spoke "a couple of times" recently, though specific details regarding the content of these calls remain limited.
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La Presse broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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