Canada Hits Back: New Tariffs After US Trade Talks Collapse

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused US President Donald Trump of starting a trade “war,” announcing new retaliatory tariffs on Saturday, August 22. The move comes after last-minute negotiations failed to reach a deal. “We’ve been under no illusions,” Carney said. “America has changed.” Ottawa had sought to avoid escalation, but officials described Washington’s conditions as unacceptable. The new tariffs target a range of US goods, though specific products were not detailed in the initial announcement. The breakdown in talks marks a sharp deterioration in relations between the two allies. Carney framed the response as a necessary defense of Canadian interests, rejecting what he called coercive pressure from the White House. Analysts warn the dispute could disrupt cross-border supply chains. Further negotiations are not currently scheduled.