U.S. Demands Would Have Made Canada ‘Economic Equivalent of the 51st State’: Eby
Talks collapsed after Canada’s trade minister left Washington without a deal, as one premier urged Ottawa to keep fighting and not rush concessions.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks with the United States after negotiations collapsed before the midnight deadline, triggering 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian exports.
- United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed the failure on Canada's "new demands" and "walk-backs," arguing the move upended a tentative agreement offering significant tariff reductions on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber.
- Targeting $28 billion in Canadian goods ranging from hockey sticks to dairy products, the new tariffs will impact multiple sectors. Carney vowed to provide support for businesses and workers in the coming days.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed being "deeply disappointed" and urged the government to restart negotiations, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford pledged his "full support" for the federal response.
- Carney summoned negotiators back to Ottawa and will hold virtual meetings with his cabinet and Canada's premiers on Saturday to discuss the government's response and potential retaliation measures.
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