Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.
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Notable Quotes
"They asked too much and they offered too little."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"We clarified what was on offer and were continually disappointed by the answers."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"would reduce us to the economic equivalent of the 51st state."
— David Eby , Politician
"unjustified"
— Pierre Poilievre , Politician
"Behind these numbers are real people."
— Christine Fréchette , Politician
Key People
Quebec Premier who condemned the attack.
Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta, Canada.
David Eby is the Premier of British Columbia.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Pierre Poilievre is the Conservative Leader in Canada.
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Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.
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