US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
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"Canada is ready to resume talks if the US comes with the 'right attitude'."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Kiss my ass."
— Doug Ford , Politician
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Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
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