Carney: Canada ‘Disappointed’ by Trump’s Tariff Escalation
CANADA, AUG 1 – The U.S. increased tariffs to 35% on Canadian goods not covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, citing fentanyl smuggling despite Canada contributing only 1% of U.S. fentanyl imports.
- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods increased to 35%, disappointing Canadian officials like Mark Carney who called the move harmful.
- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe suggested lowering or removing Canada's counter-tariffs in response to U.S. measures.
- NDP Leader Carla Beck criticized Moe, emphasizing that tariffs affect a broader segment of Saskatchewan's economy.
- Carney stated that any counter-tariff imposed could harm American families and businesses as well as Canada's economy.
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