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Canada's Carney calls U.S. trade talks 'nasty' after Trump criticism
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Canada's Carney calls U.S. trade talks 'nasty' after Trump criticism

From PBS NewsHour · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described trade negotiations with the United States as "nasty" after President Donald Trump criticized Canada's leadership.
  • Trump threatened to expand tariffs on Canadian goods, while Carney stated Canada is fighting to protect its jobs and businesses.
  • The ongoing tariff dispute threatens to increase prices for consumers in both countries ahead of U.S. midterm elections.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade talks with the United States have become "nasty" following President Donald Trump's sharp criticism of Canada and its leadership. Trump's remarks, made during a speech in Las Vegas, included calling Canada "nasty" while expressing affection for its people.

This is a tough negotiation. You can say 'nasty.' But this is a question of Canadian jobs. It's a question of the future of Canadian businesses.

— Mark CarneyCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the trade negotiations with the United States.

Carney acknowledged the tough nature of the negotiations, framing them as a crucial fight for Canadian jobs and the future of Canadian businesses. Despite the heated rhetoric, he confirmed that Canada remains engaged in the talks and expects further discussions with Trump. Canada is currently in a "tariff war" with the Americans, with the U.S. already imposing tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles.

Canada's nasty. They are. They're nasty. I love the people, but they're nasty. Nasty leadership.

— Donald TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada's leadership during a speech.

Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods starting August 19. While the U.S. president claims these tariffs will encourage manufacturing to relocate to the U.S., economic data offers little evidence to support this. The escalating tensions, including Trump's past suggestions that Canada should join the U.S. as the 51st state, have angered many Canadians and led some to cancel trips to the U.S.

Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.

— Donald TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump responded to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's criticism of economic coercion at the World Economic Forum.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has pointed to Canadian countermeasures, such as restrictions on U.S. alcohol sales, as retaliation against U.S. tariffs. Canadian officials, however, maintain their actions are a direct response to existing U.S. tariffs. This dispute comes at a time when Americans are already grappling with high living costs ahead of the November midterm elections. Carney noted that existing U.S. tariffs on aluminum have already driven up prices by 58% in the United States, negatively impacting American companies.

That's not a good situation for American companies.

— Mark CarneyCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney commented on the impact of U.S. tariffs on aluminum prices.
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Originally published by PBS NewsHour in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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