# Charest: Trump administration trying to ‘lay blame’ on Canada for failed talks

https://mins.news/en/video/33691

- CBC News, 2026-08-26 22:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWqOfDd-vao

> Days after Canada-U.S. trade talks froze, both sides continue blaming each other. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says the discussions “fell apart” after other members of the U.S. administration became involved late in the process.

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