The China factor looms over the collapse of US–Canada trade talks and Carney’s approach to Beijing may have added to the Trump administration’s concerns.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that new tariffs on Canadian imports will take effect as the two nations have failed to reach a trade deal.
President Trump announced he would delay an additional 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods following last-minute talks between the two countries.
Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wines and champagne unless France eliminates its digital services tax on large American tech companies.