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PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

A White House official said that the 35 per cent tariff rate is only expected to be applied to goods already hit with a 25 per cent import tax. 

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PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses following latest U.S. trade threats

President Donald Trump, right, and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney participate in a session of the G7 Summit, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada.


OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the Canadian government will “steadfastly” defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump.

In a late night post on social media, Carney said Canada will continue to work to secure a trade deal with the U.S. by a revised deadline of Aug. 1.

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