US EditionCarney: Canada ‘Disappointed’ by Trump’s Tariff Escalation
CANADA, AUG 1 – The U.S. increased tariffs to 35% on Canadian goods not covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, citing fentanyl smuggling despite Canada contributing only 1% of U.S. fentanyl imports.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed disappointment over President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Canada to 35% from 25% due to drug trafficking issues.
- Trump cited Canada's failure to cooperate in stopping fentanyl smuggling as the reason for the tariff increase.
- Carney noted that only 1% of fentanyl in the United States comes from Canada, emphasizing ongoing efforts to reduce this amount.
- Canada is making significant investments in border security to combat drug trafficking and has committed to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement for trade.
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The Toronto Star
St Catharines StandardDoug Ford says things that Mark Carney can’t as Donald Trump’s trade war escalates
Ontario's premier has always been quotable, but rarely more so than when he's railing against the U.S. president's tariff attack on Canada.
Prime Minister Carney relativizes the real impact of these duties, which affect products not covered by the CEAUM.
Winnipeg Free Press
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Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Carney: Canada Still Among Lowest in ‘Average’ US Tariffs After Trump’s 35 Percent Hike
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “disappointed” by the U.S. decision to raise tariffs on Canada, but that Canada retains one of the lowest average tariff rates globally due to many products being exempt under the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). “While the Canadian government is disappointed by this action, we remain committed to CUSMA [USMCA], which is the world’s second-largest free trade agreement by trading volume,” …
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