Canada suspends trade negotiations with the United States after a last attempt to reach a new deal before a midnight deadline fails. Prime Minister Mark Carney orders negotiators to return to Ottawa, saying talks are halted as tariff deadlines approach.
Carney also states that Canada will retaliate against expected U.S. tariffs with matching measures “dollar for dollar.” Both outlets describe the immediate trigger as tariffs on Canadian imports taking effect at midnight and the talks’ inability to resolve the dispute. Times of India frames the move as a response to “unfair” trade terms imposed by the U.S., while Business in Vancouver emphasizes the deadline and Carney’s suspension of talks and recall of negotiators. The overall focus shifts, according to the reports, from negotiations toward retaliation and reassessing Canada’s trade approach, including pursuing other economic opportunities.
