Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the US
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Mark Carney, Donald Trump, Scott Bessent
Canada, USA
September 1, 2026
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Canadian PM Mark Carney criticized the Trump administration for mocking Canada. Trade talks collapsed in late August. Retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect on September 8.
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