Subhead:Carney has been unable to reach a successful trade deal with the U.S. president despite a journalist recently labelling him as the ‘Trump whisperer’.#
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his administration will be imposing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1. This follows Canada’s attempts to address U.S. concerns about fentanyl crossing the border.
Trump, in an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Truth Social, stated that any tariff increase by Canada would be added to the existing 35% U.S. charge.
He then promised no tariffs if Canada built or manufactured products in the U.S., ensuring quick approval within weeks.
“Canada has made vital progress to stop the scourge of fentanyl in North America,” Carney wrote yesterday on X. “We are committed to continuing to work with the United States to save lives and protect communities in both our countries.”
“We are building Canada strong,” he continued, vowing to unify the economy for major national projects and strengthen global trade.
