Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a state' as trade war deepens
Summary
Trade talks between the United States and Canada ended without a deal, leading to new tariffs on goods traded between the two countries. President Donald Trump criticized Canada for wanting benefits like a U.S. state but not being one, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced tariffs targeting U.S. steel and dairy products.Key Facts
- U.S. tariffs of 50% on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and cement, took effect after talks failed.
- Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and dairy, starting September 8.
- President Trump said Canada had charged high tariffs on U.S. farmers and claimed Canada wants “the benefits of being a State, without being one.”
- Canadian Prime Minister Carney called the U.S. trade offer unfair and said new U.S. conditions were unacceptable.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. had offered to reduce some tariffs to give Canada favorable treatment.
- Canada is seeking relief from U.S. tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum that have hurt its economy and caused job losses.
- Talks broke down partly due to late U.S. demands on Canada’s trade deals with other countries and alleged threats to Quebec’s French language and culture.
- The White House accused Canada of discriminatory treatment against U.S. alcohol, autos, and dairy products.
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