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Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States, with Prime Minister Mark Carney citing lack of progress and last-minute unfavourable US proposals. Ottawa plans matching tariffs on approximately CAN$28 billion of goods.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the United States has postponed imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods until August 21, providing a narrow window for finalising a bilateral trade agreement.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed he has engaged directly with US President Donald Trump to accelerate trade discussions. This follows Trump's decision to impose an additional 50 per cent tariffs on select Canadian products, sparking a bilateral trade dispute.