Trump WARNS Canada After Ending 'Very Difficult' Trade Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly cut off ongoing trade negotiations with Canada, citing the country's digital services tax on U.S. tech giants. He described the move as 'a direct and blatant attack on our country' and vowed to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods within the next week. Canada PM Mark Carney's office issued a measured response, stating: 'The Canadian government will continue to engage in these complex negotiations with the United States in the best interests of Canadian workers and businesses.' Watch.
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