Canada at 'war' with U.S. after trade talks collapse, Carney says

Canada now 'at war' with United States over trade, Prime Minister says

Canada at 'war' with U.S. after trade talks collapse, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Canada is 'at war' with the United States after trade negotiations failed, vowing retaliation against U.S. tariffs. The talks, aimed at easing tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and other goods, broke down, prompting Ottawa to reject the U.S. deal and prepare countermeasures. The article covers the collapse, Canada's response, and the implications for the trade relationship.

Canada is now at war with the United States over trade.
  1. bell-cot

    Given the temperament of the current POTUS, using that word seems ill-advised.

  2. madaxe_again

    Big NORAD exercises starting tomorrow. Going to be interesting to see what Trump makes of that. “Why are Canadians commanding US soldiers? Why is the US paying to defend Canada? Against Russia, our good friends?”

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