Trump says Canada wants ‘benefits’ of being US state as Carney says countries in trade war

US President Donald Trump stated that Canada desires "the advantages of being a State, without actually being one" following the collapse of trade negotiations between the two nations. Trump's remarks came in light of the implementation of 50% US tariffs on various Canadian products, which he claimed were a "mistake" meant to "harm and divide us".

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by announcing that Canada would impose identical tariffs on US goods starting September 8th, covering areas such as steel, dairy, appliances, and electronics. Carney declared that Canada would not accept the US's proposed terms and would not reciprocate in kind. Both countries were optimistic about a deal earlier in the week, but talks deteriorated as both sides accused the other of making last-minute changes.

The new US tariffs will affect approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, or around 5% in total. Canadian leaders, including various party representatives and provincial leaders, expressed support for Carney's stance, while US trade representatives claimed no intention of resuming negotiations.