The United States imposes a fresh round of 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports after trade talks fail to produce an agreement before a deadline. The tariffs take effect as planned following the collapse of last-minute negotiations between Washington and Ottawa.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney responds by saying the proposed terms are “unfair” and “uneconomic,” and that late changes to the deal undermine trust in any future agreement. Canadian officials describe working in good faith, but say the final US proposals shift the deal at the last minute.
Across outlets, the central point is the same: the talks do not conclude in time, and the US moves to implement the 50% tariff measure. The Guardian adds that Canada vows to match the tariffs “dollar for dollar,” while Deutsche Welle reports the US Trade Representative says Canada declined to finalize a deal minutes before the new tariffs were due to begin. The Daily Mail similarly frames the issue around the failure of “last-ditch” crisis talks and Carney’s reaction.
