Canada's premiers react to U.S. trade war with calls for unity and economic support
Ottawa will match the new 50% U.S. duties dollar for dollar, and economists say the tariffs hit about 0.4% of Canada’s GDP.
- After trade negotiations collapsed on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks while President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods early Saturday.
- Carney called off negotiations Friday night, citing a "bad deal" and unacceptable terms; he acknowledged that "America has changed," signaling a fundamental break in the bilateral relationship.
- Canada pledged to match U.S. duties dollar-for-dollar beginning September 8, targeting key sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford applauded Carney's decision, telling reporters Trump "would steal your lunch money the first day" and calling on all provincial leaders to maintain "Team Canada" unity against U.S. pressure.
- Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder noted businesses increasingly view the shift as lasting beyond Trump, with Canada signing more than 20 trade agreements across five continents in the past year to reduce reliance on the United States.
141 Articles
141 Articles
Saudi Gazette
AlKhaleej TodayTrump says Canada wants benefits of being a US state as trade dispute escalates
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his criticism of Canada as a deepening trade dispute between the two neighbors threatened to further strain relations, saying Ottawa wanted the benefits of being part of the United States without becoming a state.“Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.Trump also accused Canada of imposing steep tariffs on US agricultural products over…
Economic coercion offers no long-term solutions: Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad over US-Canada trade talks stalemate - The Tribune
Speaking with ANI on rising economic tensions, including the collapse of trade negotiations between the US and Canada, Awwad called for global governance, including the World Trade Organisation (WTO), to bring balance in international business.
The Billings Gazette
News & RecordUS trade war escalating
CANADA
Canada-U.S. Trade War Further Ruptures a Historic Alliance
“For decades, Canada built much of its prosperity on privileged access to the United States. Now, after the collapse of trade talks, one of the world’s closest and most durable alliances has been fundamentally altered, with both countries facing the risk of a full-scale trade war,” the Associated Press reports.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
