Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

Source: Guardian Money 2 hours ago

Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insults

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Mark 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.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/01/trump-mark-carney-trade-war-canada

Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

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