World · 7 August 2026
Canada calls US trade talks 'nasty' as Trump threatens more tariffs
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described trade negotiations with the US as "nasty" on Thursday, after President Donald Trump criticised Canada's leadership. Trump had called Canada "nasty" during a speech in Las Vegas on Wednesday, threatening to expand existing tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium, and cars.
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