'Stop trying to be tough': Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trump administration needs to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”
- Why it matters
- Public statements by national leaders during trade negotiations signal hardening positions and reduce room for private deal-making, raising the risk of tariffs or other trade restrictions taking effect.
- Most affected
- Canadian exporters to the US — Face risk of tariffs if trade dispute remains unresolved.
- Likely next
- Whether the US or Canadian government issues formal tariff proposals or trade action in the coming days.
Also reported by: South China Morning Post, Japan Today