„Wir wurden angegriffen“: Kanada kontert US-Zölle - Handelsstreit spitzt sich zu

Kanada has retaliated to US tariffs, escalating the trade dispute. Just overnight, 50% tariffs were imposed on a range of Canadian goods. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced countermeasures set to take effect in September. When asked by a journalist why it appeared like a trade war today, Carney said: "If you are attacked, you are at war - we were attacked."

U.S. Trade Representative Jamie Greer gave little hope for a quick resolution, stating that retaliatory measures against Canada's announced tariffs are already underway. The tariffs, set by President Trump, were supposed to take effect on Wednesday. Canadian products worth about $20 billion - roughly five percent of total imports - would be affected, including hockey sticks, furniture, and wine.

Just before the deadline expired, Trump announced a delay. Since then, high-pressure negotiations have been ongoing. Canada's provinces even considered lifting the ban on the sale of U.S. alcohol. On Wednesday, Trump had expressed confidence: "I believe we have an agreement with the Prime Minister, and a good agreement for all."

When the talks broke down overnight, both sides blamed each other for failing to reach a last-minute deal. Carney also noted that the U.S. would always find new reasons to justify its tariffs against Canada, ranging from Fentanyl to forest fires, U.S. tech company taxes, or a Canadian ad quoting former President Ronald Reagan. In response, Carney announced counter-tariffs from September 8, targeting sectors such as steel, milk products, agricultural equipment, and electronics.

"This is a targeted response to protect and defend our industries and allow them to compete with U.S. products," Carney said. The U.S. government is already working on a response to Canada's counter-tariffs. Greer told Fox News that the U.S. had offered better terms than any other major trading partner, stating that this was a missed opportunity for Canada to collaborate with the U.S. Greer said he was not planning any new talks with Canadians.