Carney calls trade talks with US ‘nasty’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade negotiations with the United States had become “nasty” after President Donald Trump criticised Canada and its leadership while threatening wider tariffs. Carney said Canada would remain involved in the talks, framing them as necessary to protect Canadian jobs and businesses amid an escalating tariff dispute.
Trump called Canada’s leadership “nasty” in a Las Vegas speech, while Canadian negotiators were in Washington and Carney expected further discussions with him. The US already applies tariffs to Canadian steel, aluminium and cars, and Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods from 19 August; Carney said US aluminium prices had risen 58% under existing tariffs.
- Carney says US-Canada trade negotiations have become increasingly hostile.
- Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
- Canada remains engaged despite mounting trade tensions.