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Carney Calls Out Trump Administration Over Trade Dispute
WHY IT MATTERS
Carney’s statement signals that Canadian leadership will only reengage if the U.S. abandons aggressive tactics, potentially forcing Washington to reconsider its trade approach and averting a decline in Canadian industry.
What happened
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly rebuked the Trump administration on Tuesday, telling Washington to stop using memes, throwing shade and acting tough amid a fresh wave of attacks. Carney warned that U. S.
trade demands could gradually wound down Canadian industries and ultimately wipe them out. He said that U. S.
-Canada trade talks could resume only if Washington became serious about negotiations. The remarks come as the two countries face escalating tensions over trade terms, with Carney urging a shift from rhetoric to substantive dialogue.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates: ‘stop trying to be tough’
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