# Carney, pressed on Trump’s “nasty” Canada remark, says he is defending workers

https://mins.news/en/item/15434

- Reuters, 2026-08-06 17:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/carney-pressed-trumps-nasty-canada-quip-says-he-is-defending-workers-2026-08-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a74c70369018900011c3264

> Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was pressed about U.S. President Donald Trump’s comment that “Canada is nasty.” Carney said Ottawa was standing up for domestic workers and businesses. He made the remarks on Thursday while defending Canada’s position in response to Trump’s characterization. His answer framed the government’s stance as support for workers and companies at home.

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