Trump's auto tariffs derail Carney's federal election campaign plans
- Mark Carney has paused his campaign due to fallout from President Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on auto imports, which threaten jobs in Canada's auto sector.
- Trump's tariffs will take effect next week, creating confusion about their impact on the integrated North American auto industry.
- Carney announced a proposed $2 billion aid package for the auto industry if elected, claiming that Trump's actions violate trade agreements.
- NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stated that Trump's tariffs are an attack on autoworkers, adding urgency for action against the economic impact.
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Federal leaders change up election plans as U.S. promises automotive tariffs
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has jolted the federal election campaign again, forcing some leaders to change up their travel plans.
Carney says he'll speak to Trump soon, promises to fight back on auto tariffs
Calling the U.S. an unreliable partner, Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed Canada will retaliate if President Donald Trump moves ahead with his proposed auto tariffs next week and promised "economic autonomy" going forward.
Carney Detours Federal Election Campaign to Deal With Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney said he was suspending his campaign plans for the day and would return to Ottawa to hold a meeting of the Canada-U.S. cabinet committee. Carney is expected to return to the campaign trail this afternoon after this morning’s meeting. Trump on Wednesday signed an execut…
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