Carney says Canada will retaliate for US tariffs starting Sept. 8
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced this Saturday that his country will take retaliatory action against the U.S. following the failure of trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's Administration, and as of September 8th, will match "dollar for dollar" the new tariffs that came into effect at midnight.
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $20 billion, effective September 8, in response to the US imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian exports. The Canadian tariffs will target sectors such as steel, dairy products, appliances, and electronics. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, not Mark Carney, stated that Canada's actions are a response to the US's "error de cálculo" and an attempt to defend its sovereignty.
The move comes after failed trade negotiations between Canada and the US, with Canada rejecting US demands on issues such as the automotive sector.
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