Carney also said that he and Trump had agreed to "intensify discussions" in the coming weeks on a possible deal, but did not suggest he would travel to Washington for any talks.

The Canadian leader’s carefully worded statement stopped short of threatening retaliatory tariffs but warned that the move would raise costs for American families.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Ottawa stands ready to deepen trade talks with the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered fresh tariffs…