Canada's premiers react to U.S. trade war with calls for unity and economic support
Premiers urged a united response as Ottawa prepares dollar-for-dollar retaliation and support for sectors hit by 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion in goods.
- 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.
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Many Quebecers interviewed by La Presse expressed concern about the new turn of the trade war against the United States. While some claim to boycott American products again, others now admit to being more focused on their portfolios.
Amid ‘so much uncertainty,’ Canadian business leaders brace for lost deals as 50% tariffs kick in
Canadian businesses and industry leaders are bracing for the full effects of fresh 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, crossing their fingers that domestic support will come quickly, after trade talks between the two countries fell apart.
The U.S. administration warned Canada's against a trade dispute with the U.S., which would be devastating for the country led by Mark Carney.
On Saturday, the Prime Minister of Canada announced retaliatory measures for steel or U.S. dairy products, following the coming into force of new surtaxes by his neighbour, which affect some of Canada's exports.
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