Canada Rejects Trump's Demand for Apology in Trade War

Canada has rejected US President Donald Trump's demand for an apology over their ongoing trade war. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc made it clear that Canada will not apologize to the US, despite Trump's claim that he expects one.

In a statement on Tuesday, LeBlanc said that Canada would not apologize for standing up for its workers and businesses. He pointed out that the US had violated a free-trade agreement by imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.

The trade war between the two countries has been escalating in recent weeks, with both sides imposing tariffs and other measures. The latest development came on Tuesday when a US import ban went into effect, blocking all Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles from entering the US.

LeBlanc said that Canada is still open to negotiating a trade deal with the US, but only if it protects the country's sovereignty. He emphasized that Canada will focus on what it can control in its own economy rather than trying to appease the US.