Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters in Ottawa that he still believes it is possible for Canada and the US to reach a “mutually beneficial” trade agreement, but as long as Trump administration officials continue to publicly humiliate Canada, the two sides will not be able to resume negotiations. “Canada and the US have always had an opportunity to reach a mutually beneficial trade agreement that respects Canada's sovereignty,” Carney said. He added, “When Americans stop making plans, stop being weird, and stop being tough, and start serious discussions on these issues, we can begin negotiations.” Trade negotiations between Canada and the US broke down on August 21. The US then imposed a new 50% tariff on imported Canadian goods worth 20 billion US dollars on August 22, while Canada plans to implement reciprocal countervailing tariffs, which will take effect on September 8.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters in Ottawa that he still believes it is possible for Canada and the US to reach a “mutually beneficial” trade agreement, but as long as Trump administration officials continue to publicly humiliate Canada, the two sides will not be able to resume negotiations. “Canada and the US have always had an opportunity to reach a mutually beneficial trade agreement that respects Canada's sovereignty,” Carney said. He added, “When Americans stop making plans, stop being weird, and stop being tough, and start serious discussions on these issues, we can begin negotiations.” Trade negotiations between Canada and the US broke down on August 21. The US then imposed a new 50% tariff on imported Canadian goods worth 20 billion US dollars on August 22, while Canada plans to implement reciprocal countervailing tariffs, which will take effect on September 8.