‘Stop trying to be tough’: Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates
Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the Trump administration’s recent actions and social media posts amid stalled trade talks. He said Canada is willing to resume negotiations only if the U.S. approaches talks seriously and stops hostile behavior, rejecting U.S. demands that could harm Canadian industries.Key Facts
- Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed on August 21, 2026.
- Prime Minister Carney told the U.S. to stop "doing memes, throwing shade, and trying to be tough."
- U.S. President Trump renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and posted social media messages mocking Canada.
- U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, made remarks belittling Canada.
- Carney said U.S. proposals could lead to Canadian industries being shut down or controlled by American companies.
- He called U.S. demands for the auto industry and cultural protections “uncompetitive” and unacceptable.
- Canada insists on maintaining sovereignty over future trade agreements.
- The Pentagon supported the controversial social media post by Secretary Hegseth despite Carney’s criticism.
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