Canada’s premiers react to U.S. trade war with calls for unity and economic support
Several premiers across Canada showed a united front on Saturday after waking up to find their country in a trade war with the United States.
Canada's premiers responded to the U.S. trade war with calls for unity and economic support after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Canadian exports. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stated that there is a strong sense of unity among Canadians, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged the premiers to stick together as Team Canada.
Carney announced that Canada will match Washington's tariffs dollar-for-dollar, targeting sectors such as steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics. Quebec Premier Christine Frechette announced a suite of programs to help offset the tariffs' financial hits and urged Quebecers to buy local products.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed disappointment with the collapse of trade talks and hoped negotiators would soon resume talks. Other premiers also encouraged their counterparts to stay united and applauded Carney for standing up to Trump. The new U.S. tariffs target $28 billion in Canadian goods, with the counter tariffs set to come into force on September 8.
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