Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply over trade disputes and threats of new U.S. levies. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Washington was trying to subordinate Canada, while President Donald Trump warned of consequences far worse than existing tariffs. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and three other Cabinet ministers are expected to outline support for workers affected by the tariffs.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the trade dispute with the United States at the Davie Shipyard in Levis, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 24. AFP-Yonhap
TORONTO — Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.
Trump also threatened new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries,” including autos, steel and aluminum.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and three other Cabinet ministers are also expected Tuesday morning to share details of supports for workers affected by tariffs. Carney said earlier Monday that Canada may need to move away from matching U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar and instead use more targeted retaliation aimed at protecting Canadian workers and businesses.
