On the 21st, Canada’s prime minister Carney said Ottawa would consider all response options if proposed U.S. tariffs of 50% on certain Canadian goods are enacted. Carney said he spoke by phone with U.S. President Trump and they agreed to intensify trade talks in the coming weeks; he said Ottawa’s immediate priorities are boosting domestic resilience, encouraging domestic procurement and diversifying international partners.

2026-07-22

On the 21st, Canada’s prime minister Carney said Ottawa would consider all response options if proposed U.S. tariffs of 50% on certain Canadian goods are enacted. Carney said he spoke by phone with U.S. President Trump and they agreed to intensify trade talks in the coming weeks; he said Ottawa’s immediate priorities are boosting domestic resilience, encouraging domestic procurement and diversifying international partners.