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Carney Walks Away from U.S. Trade Talks | Calgary News
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has walked away from trade talks with the U.S., slamming Washington for unreasonable demands on culture, autos, and sovereignty — calling it a “lack of interest in a true economic partnership.” The U.S. pushed for controversial concessions like Canadian subsidies for French media, bilingual labeling, and restrictions on Canada’s trade autonomy — all of which Carney deemed non-starters. In retaliation, 50% tariffs on Canadian goods have kicked in, with Canada set to hit back with its own tariffs on U.S. products after Labour Day. Economists warn up to 90,000…
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