Carney says US ‘attacked’ Canada with tariffs and promises retaliation

Carney says US ‘attacked’ Canada with tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said the U.S. attacked Toronto with tariffs, escalating a trade war that will impact residents on both sides of the border. “In recent days, the United States proposed new terms that were un-economic, unfair, and undermined the net benefits for Canada and called into question the reliability of…

Aug 23, 2026

Carney says US ‘attacked’ Canada with tariffs and promises retaliation

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined his country’s plans for “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs set to hit American exporters on Sept. 8, saying he is making the move “reluctantly” in response to the breakdown of trade negotiations with the U.S. “This is a focused response, a focused response to protect and defend our industries and allow […]

Aug 22, 2026