U.S.-Canada Trade War Deepens as Talks Collapse Without Agreement
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Guests The U.S.-Canada trade war is deepening after talks collapsed without a deal on Friday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of issuing demands that would compromise Canada’s sovereignty and undermine key industries. On Saturday, the United States slapped 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of imports from Canada, and Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products set to go into effect on September 8.
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VoxWhat’s happening? Remember last week, when Trump said that the US and Canada had a trade deal in place? It turns out they do not. After negotiations fell through on Friday, Trump responded with a 50 percent tariff on some $20 billion in Canadian goods, plus threats of higher tariffs on cars, car parts, and steel to come in 2027.
PBS NewsHourCanada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is threatening Canada with even steeper tariffs. William Brangham reports.
Washington ExaminerCanada is striking back against President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs by imposing identical trade penalties on goods from the United States.
Associated PressThe latest U.S.-Canada conflagration flared up last month when Trump said he planned to hit Canada with 50% tariffs. He complained that Canada had been unfairly restricting U.S. exports of dairy, alcoholic beverages and autos. Trump set a deadline of Aug. 19 — last Wednesday — for the two countries to reach a deal and head off the tariffs.
HuffPostTrump on Monday accused Canada of “ripping off” the U.S. and claimed it is “among the worst Nations in the World” to negotiate with, declaring, “WE DON’T NEED CANADA” and threatened 50% tariffs on cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel.
NBC NewsThe ad incensed Trump, who terminated trade talks with Canada shortly afterwards. He also threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods, but did not follow through at the time.
BBC NewsPublished Canada has announced counter-tariffs as high as 50% on a range of US goods in retaliation to the latest wave of levies on Canadian imports imposed by President Donald Trump last weekend.
The HillCanada to place retaliatory tariffs on US goods Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Canada strikes back with retaliatory tariffs Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of American products as high as 50 percent Tuesday, just days after the collapse of negotiations between the two countries. © Justin Tang/The Canadian…
USA TodayCanada slaps $20 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs on US goods as trade war intensifies - USA Today Canada slaps $20 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs on US goods as trade war intensifies USA Today
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But it all fell apart Friday and the Canadians walked away, with Carney saying the Americans had sought “to destroy our major industries, including autos, steel and aluminum. ... That was one of the main reasons we said no. It was a bad deal.’’ Carney also said that Washington viewed protections for French and Canadian culture — considered fundamental rights in Canada — as irritants to trade.
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VoxIn addition to trade terms, the US allegedly made requests to weaken Canada’s French-language protections, which Carney said would have infringed on Canadian “sovereignty.”
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s rapidly escalating trade war with Canada could be a political disaster for Republican Senate candidates in a quartet of states bordering the country, a region particularly vulnerable to trade disruptions with the neighboring nation and one where undecided voters are more likely to blame the GOP for the economic pain.
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PBS NewsHourHow Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle states with key Senate races President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United States and its northern neighbor.
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01 The Guardian US Announcement of tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods follows through on Mark Carney's vow to match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar'
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02 NBC News Now Playing Canada announces new tariffs on the U.S. as trade tensions rise 07:33 UP NEXT How the new U.S. sanctions on Iran could affect China 07:57 Bessent announces new Iranian sanctions in 'Operation Economic Outcast' 02:50 Trump threatens to raise auto, truck and metal tariffs on Canada 06:11 U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after trade talks collapse 02:20 How the U.S. government went from a balanced budget to $40 trillion in debt 03:24 U.S. debt balloons to record-breaking $40 trillion 02:21 Canada and U.S. resume trade talks ahead of Trump administration's new tariffs 03:29 CPI shows inflation rose 0.1% from June to July 04:36 Job losses in July reveal weakening U.S. labor market 06:29 U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July 03:18 Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs fueled by Iran talks and AI-linked earnings 02:27 More Americans moving to the Midwest amid nationwide affordability crisis 02:03 Fast food restaurants are eating up the high cost of beef 02:36 Trump says he wants tariffs on Iran to be added to Russia sanctions bill 00:42 Federal Reserve votes to keep interest rates unchanged 03:21 U.S.
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03 Associated Press “You’re at war when you get attacked. We got attacked,’' Carney, who came to power last year on the promise that he’d stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump, said over the weekend.
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04 Washington Examiner Canada, he said, will now “match the U.S. dollar for dollar, rate for rate” on trade penalties, with those measures becoming effective Sept. 8.
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05 HuffPost The president’s aggressive stance is only making life harder for four Senate Republican candidates who are in competitive races in states that border Canada, a top trading partner to each of their states: Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio and former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan.
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06 PBS NewsHour Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Amna Nawaz spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States.
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07 Vox Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is back in full force.
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08 BBC News The list of targeted products is designed to match Canadian goods hit by the US. The Canadian levies are set to come into effect on 8 September.
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09 Democracy Now “Canadians are sick of this,” says Avi Lewis, leader of Canada’s progressive New Democratic Party. He says that while the Liberal government has correctly identified voters’ anger, its policies still favor international investors and the fossil fuel industry rather than truly “Trump-proofing” the economy.
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