Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
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"We're ready to sit down and and strike that deal when the Americans are ready."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"We offered them the best deal, they looked at it square in the face and turned around."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
"Businesses understand retaliation but don't want to see endless escalation."
— Candace Laing , Executive
Key People
President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
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The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
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