Trump and Canada’s Carney Have First Talk While Trade Fight Continues – Canada Plans to Hit Back
US President Donald Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke for the first time since Carney took office, as tensions between the two countries over trade continue to rise.
Trump called the conversation “extremely productive” on his social media platform, Truth Social, while Carney said it was “very constructive,” according to BBC. However, the trade war between the US and Canada is still heating up.
BBC reports that Trump’s new 25% tariff on car imports from Canada will take effect on April 2, a move that could severely damage Canada’s auto industry, affecting up to 500,000 jobs.
In response, Carney made it clear that Canada will fight back by imposing its own tariffs on American goods, a strategy aimed at protecting Canadian workers and the economy. The BBC highlights how these tariffs are expected to cause tensions between the two countries, as Carney has already warned that Canada no longer sees the US as a “reliable trading partner.”
The BBC explains that Trump’s tariffs are part of a broader economic policy aimed at boosting US manufacturing, but they have sparked anger in Canada.
Trump has previously made controversial remarks about Canada, even joking that it should become the 51st US state, which caused outrage among Canadians. Meanwhile, Canadian opposition leaders have strongly criticized the tariffs, calling them unfair and harmful to both countries.
According to the BBC, both leaders have agreed to start negotiations on a new economic relationship after Canada’s elections on April 28. However, until then, tensions remain high, and businesses on both sides of the border are bracing for impact.
Trump has also warned that if Canada collaborates with the European Union to counter his tariffs, he will impose even harsher trade penalties.
With US-Canada relations under pressure, the BBC suggests that the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the two countries can find common ground or if this trade war will escalate further. For now, businesses and workers are left wondering how badly these tariffs will hit their industries.
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