# Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

https://mins.news/en/item/29336

- BBC News, 2026-08-22 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3040pn8lmmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Canada and the United States are entering an escalating trade war after Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks with President Donald Trump and retaliated against new duties rather than accept a tentative agreement. Carney must persuade Canadians and less-affected provinces that the economic pain is worth risking in pursuit of a better deal.

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