# Carney says Ottawa is defending workers

https://mins.news/en/video/15503

- Reuters, 2026-08-06 19:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp8YP0dbpfU

> Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Donald Trump’s remark that Canada is “nasty.” Carney said Ottawa is concentrating on defending workers and businesses as trade tensions continue. His response presented the Canadian government’s position as focused on protecting domestic economic interests. The comments came amid strained trade relations between Canada and the United States.

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