Poilievre calls for more transparency from Carney as counter tariffs set for Tuesday

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding greater transparency from Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada prepares to impose counter tariffs on American goods on Tuesday. Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on a wide range of goods, from hockey sticks to honey, following the collapse of trade negotiations between the two countries.

In response, Canada plans to levy its own tariffs on American products such as dairy, plywood, and sunscreen. Poilievre wants Canadians to be informed about the financial impact of these counter tariffs and the steps Carney will take to mitigate them. He is also urging the prime minister to release the complete trade deal that was abandoned with the United States, stating that Canadians should be aware of what Carney abandoned.

In a Labour Day statement, Carney emphasized Canada's commitment to diversifying its trading partners and working together as a community. This report by The Canadian Press was originally published on September 7, 2026.