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Canada's Carney calls trade talks with Trump 'nasty' amid tariff threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to President Donald Trump's harsh rhetoric regarding trade negotiations, stating that the discussions have become "nasty" but are focused on protecting Canadian jobs and businesses. Trump had previously called Canada "nasty" and threatened to expand tariffs on Canadian goods, which Carney noted have already contributed to a significant increase in aluminum prices in the United States. Despite the escalating tensions and Trump's suggestions for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, Carney affirmed that Canada remains engaged in the negotiations. AI

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Canada's Carney calls trade talks with Trump 'nasty' amid tariff threats

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Rob Gillies, The Associated Press ·

    ‘You can say ‘nasty.’ But this is a question of Canadian jobs’: Carney stands up to Trump with tough talk

    Carney says his own workers aren't the ones paying for tariffs — American buyers are, with a 50% hike looming Aug. 19.