Canada's Prime Minister is taking a stand: He's saying no to Trump
US-Canada customs negotiations have failed. Now a trade war is looming, which is also an expression of years of political struggles. Canada feels its sovereignty threatened by Trump's policies.
US-Canada trade talks have failed, leading to a trade war. US tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods such as hockey sticks, furniture, and wine, worth $20 billion, took effect over the weekend. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory measures, set to take effect on September 8, targeting US products like milk, steel, and paper. Carney stated that the US had "attacked" Canada, and that Canada would not give in to US demands.
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