FULL SPEECH | Carney explains why Canada suspended trade talks with U.S.

Canada August 23, 2026 12:02 AM

Prime Minister Mark Carney explained why the government chose not to sign a trade deal with American counterparts as U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on almost $30 billion of Canadian goods are in effect. 'We were not prepared to compromise Canada's sovereignty or undermine our key industries,' Carney said.

FULL SPEECH | Carney explains why Canada suspended trade talks with U.S.

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