Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, has agreed to strengthen trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump following the announcement of new tariffs on Canadian goods.
On July 21, Carney spoke with reporters in Ottawa, stating, "I spoke with President Trump this morning, and we agreed to enhance negotiations in the coming weeks."
Earlier, Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 50% additional tariff on certain Canadian products, citing Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The affected items include wine, hockey sticks, and cement, with the tariffs set to take effect in 30 days.
Carney criticized the move, asserting that it violates the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He emphasized, "The primary goal is to reach a comprehensive agreement that benefits both countries," expressing a commitment to resolving the issue through negotiations.
However, he warned that Canada may respond if the tariffs are implemented. When asked about potential countermeasures, Carney said, "We will consider all options."
The Trump administration has cited Canada's discriminatory treatment of U.S. products as a reason for the tariffs.
On the same day, Trump continued to apply pressure on Canada, stating at the White House, "Canada needs the U.S. to survive," and claimed, "Canada has been very tough on us for over 50 years."
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