Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney takes a firm stance against US trade pressure
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Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister
Canada / USA
August 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects US demands to restrict Canada's trade agreements with other nations. The move marks a new phase in the trade conflict between Canada and the US. Carney's stance is supported by a shift in Canadian public opinion against the Trump administration.
- Earlier version 18/24/2026, 5:50:25 PM
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