A sharp escalation in the US-Canada trade dispute has seen the Canadian prime minister condemn recent remarks by US officials as unworthy of their positions, just days before Canada plans to impose its own tariffs in response to American duties. Tensions have risen as financial leaders, including former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, have urged Washington to adopt a more constructive approach amid growing economic friction. The prime minister’s criticism follows a wave of provocative statements targeting Canada’s policies, further straining diplomatic relations between the two nations. With retaliatory measures looming, the exchange highlights deepening divisions over trade and political rhetoric between the long-standing allies.
Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insultsUS politics live – latest updatesMark Carney has rebuked Donald Trump’s administration and urged officials in Washington to “start being serious” amid escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada.Days before Canada is due to retaliate against Trump’s sweeping tariffs with its own duties on US goods, the Canadian prime minister criticized US officials for insulting his country. “It is beneath their office,” he said. Continue reading...
