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Carney and Trump Agree to Speed Up Trade Talks | Spokane News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump struck a deal to accelerate trade talks as Trump prepares to slap 50% tariffs on Canadian goods—blaming Canada for unfair treatment of U.S. cars, alcohol, and dairy. The tariffs, set to hit in 30 days, sparked fierce backlash across Canada, with provinces like Ontario, Alberta, and BC already banning U.S. alcohol and threatening dollar-for-dollar retaliation. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce warns of further escalation, while the Canadian dollar dips. This move taps into a rarely used 1930s tariff law, targeting everything from wine to wigs—seen…
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