Canada's Carney holds firm against Trump tariffs
The latest US-Canada trade talks collapsed on August 21, leading the US to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Canada pledged to match those duties. Ottawa refused US demands to align its trade policy with Washington, particularly regarding China, viewing it as a sovereignty issue. Canada's hard-line stance has broad public support, with Canadians boycotting US travel and products. New Canadian tariffs on US goods take effect September 8, and no new talks are planned. Other countries are watching as the dispute unfolds.
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What we know
Canada had planned to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35s, with 16 on order; rest on hold.
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Canadians made nearly 500,000 fewer trips to the US in first three months of 2026.
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Canada's new tariffs on $20 billion of US goods take effect September 8.
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US imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
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Canada's canola exports to China were cut in half last year.
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Canada pledged to match those duties on US imports.
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Talks collapsed on August 21.
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Canada faces new US tariffs after PM Carney refuses to match US tariffs on China, escalating a trade dispute over economic sovereignty.
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