Carney Says U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Turn 'Nasty' As New Tariffs Loom
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S.-Canada trade talks have turned "nasty" after recent remarks by former President Donald Trump and warned new U.S. tariffs loom.[1]
Carney said the talks soured after Trump called Canada "nasty" and criticized its leadership during a speech in Las Vegas.[1] Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on additional Canadian goods starting August 19, 2026, on top of existing U.S. levies on Canadian steel, aluminum and autos.[1] Carney said U.S. aluminum prices are up 58% in part because of the existing tariffs, and he argued the policy hurts American companies.[1] He confirmed Canadian negotiators are in Washington this week and said he expects further conversations with Trump after a call last week.[1]
On August 5, 2026, Trump delivered the Las Vegas speech that prompted the sharp exchange and intensified pressure on negotiators.[1] With Canadian officials on the ground in Washington, Carney framed the dispute as one about the economic effects of tariffs and said he will push for more talks to avert duties that could raise costs on both sides.[1]
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- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S.-Canada trade talks have become "nasty" after recent Trump remarks.
- Trump called Canada "nasty" and criticized its leadership during an August 5, 2026 speech in Las Vegas while threatening to expand tariffs.
- The U.S. already levies tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and autos, and Trump has warned of 50% tariffs on additional Canadian goods starting August 19, 2026.
- Carney said U.S. aluminum prices are up 58% in part due to existing tariffs, arguing the policy hurts American companies.
- Carney confirmed Canadian negotiators are in Washington this week and that he expects further conversations with Trump following a call last week.
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