Greer blames Canada as tariff talks collapse ahead of 50% duties
TL;DR
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada caused the collapse of tariff negotiations, claiming Ottawa changed its demands at the last moment as Washington prepared 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in goods (including wine, hockey sticks and cement); Canadian PM Carney echoed criticism of last-minute U.S. changes. The tariffs took effect, and Canada signaled dollar-for-dollar retaliation. This is breaking news.
- U.S. Trade Rep Greer blames Canada for failed tariff talks: 'They wanted more' CNBC
- The Latest: Canada’s prime minister promises retaliatory tariffs as negotiations with the US falter The Washington Post
- Opinion | Mark Carney Did What Canadians Elected Him to Do The New York Times
- The Moose That Roared Paul Krugman | Substack
- Trump the tariff warrior hits Canada with 50 percent tariffs. Here’s what it means for Massachusetts. The Boston Globe
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