Trump takes a dig at Canada, says Ottawa ‘wants benefits of being a State, without being one' as trade talks fail
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) slammed Canada a day after negotiations between the two sides fell through, triggering a 50 per cent tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports.
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump criticized Canada following the breakdown of trade negotiations, warning that a 50% tariff will be imposed on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Trump accused Ottawa of unfairly charging American farmers for years and asserted that Canada is seeking the benefits of statehood without being a full-fledged nation.
This came after the collapse of last-minute talks between the two allies, with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs on US products, stating that the proposed terms were "uneconomic, unfair, and undermined the net benefits for Canada." Canadian tariffs targeting US steel and dairy industries are expected to take effect on September 8.
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