Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify’ trade negotiations
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations following the announcement of new 50% tariffs. Carney warned that Canada is prepared to explore all options if the tariffs proceed as planned.
Why it matters
The diplomatic friction threatens the stability of the North American trade relationship and highlights the ongoing volatility in U.S.-Canada relations.
Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by US President Donald Trump’s repeated jibes, threats and tariffs.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The United States has been Canada's largest trading partner, but under repeated threats from US President Donald Trump, Ottawa is trying to diversify trade [File: Geoff Robins/AFP] By Reuters Published On 21 Jul 2026 21 Jul 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and United States President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations, but warned he would consider all options if the tariffs Trump threatened on Monday go ahead.
Carney made his remarks to journalists on Tuesday after he and Trump spoke.
Trump on Monday unveiled plans for 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada in retaliation for what he described as discriminatory treatment of US-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods.
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