In Toronto, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the Trump administration's approach to trade negotiations, urging them to stop their provocative tactics. He stated that the U.S. was pursuing terms that could harm Canadian industries and emphasized Canada's sovereignty in trade matters. Following the collapse of trade talks on August 21, Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting Canada to plan retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products.
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