Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates Amid Cabinet Retreat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his cabinet in Banff, Alberta to discuss the ongoing trade war with the US. The two-day retreat comes as tensions between Canada and the US escalate after US President Donald Trump signed executive orders banning certain Canadian imports, including alcohol, motorcycles, and dairy products.
The ban is set to take effect later this month, and follows Ottawa's decision to levy tens of billions of dollars in counter-tariffs on US goods. The trade war has been ongoing since bilateral talks broke down at the eleventh hour.
The cabinet retreat will focus on discussing the government's agenda for the fall sitting of Parliament, which is set to begin in less than two weeks. Guest speakers will address the economy, Indigenous partnerships, and international affairs in closed-door sessions.