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U.S. and Canada on Collision Course in Trade Dispute
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U.S. and Canada on Collision Course in Trade Dispute

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. and Canada are escalating a trade dispute, with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stating Canada cannot withstand a trade war with the U.S. and that consequences would be "devastating."
  • Duffy expressed confidence that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would return to negotiations, following Canada's announcement of retaliatory measures against U.S. steel and dairy products.
  • Canada is set to impose new tariffs on U.S. steel and dairy industries starting September 8, in response to 50% U.S. tariffs impacting Canadian exports.

The trade war between the United States and Canada is igniting new tensions on the international stage, as the relationship between the two nations is tested. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy declared that Canada lacks the means to withstand a trade war with the U.S., predicting "devastating" consequences for the Canadian economy.

When you are attacked, it means you are at war. We were attacked.

— Mark CarneyCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explaining his decision to impose retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs.

Duffy voiced his belief that Prime Minister Mark Carney would soon return to the negotiating table. This statement followed Carney's announcement of retaliatory measures against American steel and dairy products, after Washington's proposed "bad trade deal" was rejected. "We are very good trading partners, but Canada benefits more from its trade with the United States than the United States benefits from its trade with Canada," Duffy told Fox News.

The Transportation Secretary added, "To imagine that they can engage in a war with Donald Trump and win that war with the United States is foolish on their part." He emphasized that he expects Canada to return to negotiations, as the blow to the country would otherwise be significant. According to recent announcements, Mark Carney is proceeding with the imposition of new tariffs starting September 8, primarily affecting the U.S. steel and dairy industries. These measures are a response to new U.S. tariffs of 50%, which impact 5.5% of Canadian exports to the U.S.

To imagine that they can engage in a war with Donald Trump and win that war with the United States is foolish on their part.

— Sean DuffyU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy commenting on Canada's position in the trade dispute.

After weeks of negotiations, the head of the Canadian government decided to break off talks on Friday evening, shortly before the White House deadline for tariffs expired. As Mark Carney stated, "When you are attacked, it means you are at war. We were attacked," adding that the U.S. "was asking for too much and offering too little."

We are very good trading partners, but Canada benefits more from its trade with the United States than the United States benefits from its trade with Canada.

— Sean DuffyU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on the trade imbalance between the two countries.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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