# US-Canada trade dispute escalates after Carney announces retaliatory tariffs

https://mins.news/en/item/29675

- France 24, 2026-08-23 09:02 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/us-canada-trade-dispute-escalates-after-carney-announces-retaliatory-tariffs

> US and Canadian negotiators had been nearing a trade agreement earlier this week, but talks collapsed after both governments accused the other of making last-minute changes. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs after Washington imposed a 50% levy on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and addressed Canadians on Saturday for the first time since the breakdown.

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