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Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

The Guardian Business · 1 September 2026 at 16:48

Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insults US politics live – latest updates Mark Carney has rebuked Donald Trump’s administration and urged officials in Washington to “start being serious” amid escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada.

Days before Canada is due to retaliate against Trump’s sweeping tariffs with its own duties on US goods, the Canadian prime minister criticized US officials for insulting his country.

“It is beneath their office,” he said.

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Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

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