Trump and Carney Engage in Last-Minute Tariff Talks
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are engaged in last-minute negotiations to avoid a new round of tariffs on Canadian goods. The US is set to impose 50% tariffs on hockey sticks, wine, and other imports worth around $20 billion, unless a deal is reached to postpone or cancel them.
According to the Office of the US Trade Representative, the new duties are scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, marking another escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two nations. Trump has made it clear that he intends to use tariffs as a tool to support the US economy and American producers.
The Canadian Prime Minister acknowledged the intense negotiations, stating 'We are negotiating. The negotiations are very intense and delicate. This is not the time to talk about negotiations in public.'