Carney calls trade talks with US 'nasty'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” following remarks made by President Donald Trump about Canada and its leadership. “This is a tough negotiation,” Carney said in French. “You can say ‘nasty.’ But this is a question of Canadian jobs. It’s a question of...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described trade negotiations with the United States as "nasty" following President Donald Trump's disparaging remarks about Canada's leadership. Trump had criticized Canada during a speech in Las Vegas, calling it "nasty" and its leadership "nasty." Carney acknowledged that Canada is engaged in a "tough negotiation" aimed at protecting Canadian jobs and businesses, despite Trump's comments.
He noted that Canada is in the midst of a tariff war with the United States, and Canadian negotiators are currently in Washington. Carney expects further discussions with Trump after speaking with him last week. The United States has already imposed tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles, with Trump threatening additional 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods starting August 19.
Trump maintains that tariffs will force manufacturing to relocate to the U.S., though economic data suggests otherwise. The president's tariff threats and proposals for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state have angered Canadians, leading to cancellations of travel plans to the United States.
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