Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called trade talks with the United States "ugly" after President Donald Trump publicly insulted Canada and its leadership, threatening new tariffs. AP reported this, UNN writes.
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The day before, Trump spoke harshly about the neighboring country during a speech in Las Vegas, saying: "Canada is disgusting. They are. They are disgusting. I love these people, but they are disgusting. Disgusting leadership."
In response, Carney said that, despite the escalation in rhetoric, Ottawa continues negotiations with Washington.
These are difficult negotiations. You could say, "ugly." But this is about Canadian jobs. This is about the future of Canadian business
The trade war between the countries continues
Carney noted that Canada is "in the midst of a tariff war" with the United States. According to him, Canadian negotiators worked in Washington this week, and he expects further contact with Trump in the near future.
The United States has already imposed tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles. In addition, Trump threatened to introduce 50% tariffs on a broader range of Canadian goods starting August 19. In response, Canada imposed its own trade restrictions, emphasizing that they were a reaction to U.S. tariffs.
Trump called Canada "disgusting" during a speech in Las Vegas06.08.26, 07:38