Canada on Tuesday (August 25) announced counter-tariffs of 15 to 50 per cent on United States goods as tensions between Washington and Ottawa continued to rise after bilateral trade talks aimed at renegotiating commercial ties collapsed.&nbsp;The Canadian government said the retaliatory tariffs will take effect on September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier announced "dollar-for-dollar" retaliation in the same timeframe after US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian products came into effect on Saturday.&nbsp;Ottawa said its new duties will match the tariff levels imposed by the US. The measures will affect several sectors, including steel, dairy and electronics.&nbsp;Canada has also announced a $5.4 billion (CA$7.5 billion) aid package for businesses and workers affected by the tariffs.&nbsp;"This is an unprecedented challenge imposed on Canada. But Canada will meet the moment," Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said.&nbsp;"I think what Canadians can see this morning is that we stand united. We stand united in our response," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ajit-doval-meets-wang-yi-for-25th-india-china-boundary-talks-in-beijing-says-india-and-china-are-partners-not-competitors-1787669743752">Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi for 25th India-China boundary talks in Beijing, says 'India and China are partners, not competitors'</a><h3>Canada targets key US goods</h3>&nbsp;The latest US tariffs affect about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which account for around 5.5 per cent of Canada's exports to the United States.&nbsp;Under Canada's response, US steel and aluminium products that previously faced a 25 per cent duty will now face tariffs of 50 per cent.&nbsp;Other goods will face 25 per cent tariffs. These include appliances, dairy products such as cheese, and some steel and aluminium derivative products.&nbsp;A smaller group of products will face a 15 per cent duty. This category includes electric equipment and tools.&nbsp;Together, these goods account for about 7.3 per cent of Canada's imports from the United States.<h3>Trump steps up criticism of Canada</h3>Amid escalating tensions between the two historically close partners, Trump on Tuesday said he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America". Last year, he pushed for the Gulf of Mexico to be called the "Gulf of America".&nbsp;Canada is currently the second biggest US trading partner in goods this year, behind Mexico.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Trump also repeated his claim that Canada has been "ripping off the United States as the country lost "on average 60 billion dollars a year in trade for the last 10 years."&nbsp;"They have been charging our Farmers 400% Tariffs, and more. They have driven many wonderful U.S. companies out of business," Trump said in a Truth Social post&nbsp;“For 10 years they wouldn’t certify Gulfstream Jets until I got involved. They wanted 100% of the market for Gulfstream’s Canadian competitor. I deal with many countries, and Canada is easily the most difficult and unreasonable. They feel entitled, but they are not a State, and will be entitled no longer!,” he added.

Canada has announced counter-tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US goods as trade tensions with the Trump administration intensify following the collapse of bilateral trade talks.

Canada on Tuesday (August 25) announced counter-tariffs of 15 to 50 per cent on United States goods as tensions between Washington and Ottawa continued to rise after bilateral trade talks aimed at renegotiating commercial ties collapsed. The Canadian government said the retaliatory tariffs will take effect on September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier announced "dollar-for-dollar" retaliation in the same timeframe after US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian products came into effect on Saturday. Ottawa said its new duties will match the tariff levels imposed by the US. The measures will affect several sectors, including steel, dairy and electronics. Canada has also announced a $5.4 billion (CA$7.5 billion) aid package for businesses and workers affected by the tariffs. "This is an unprecedented challenge imposed on Canada. But Canada will meet the moment," Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said. "I think what Canadians can see this morning is that we stand united. We stand united in our response," he added. Also Read: Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi for 25th India-China boundary talks in Beijing, says 'India and China are partners, not competitors' Canada targets key US goods The latest US tariffs affect about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which account for around 5.5 per cent of Canada's exports to the United States. Under Canada's response, US steel and aluminium products that previously faced a 25 per cent duty will now face tariffs of 50 per cent. Other goods will face 25 per cent tariffs. These include appliances, dairy products such as cheese, and some steel and aluminium derivative products. A smaller group of products will face a 15 per cent duty. This category includes electric equipment and tools. Together, these goods account for about 7.3 per cent of Canada's imports from the United States. Trump steps up criticism of Canada Amid escalating tensions between the two historically close partners, Trump on Tuesday said he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America". Last year, he pushed for the Gulf of Mexico to be called the "Gulf of America". Canada is currently the second biggest US trading partner in goods this year, behind Mexico. Earlier in the day, Trump also repeated his claim that Canada has been "ripping off the United States as the country lost "on average 60 billion dollars a year in trade for the last 10 years." "They have been charging our Farmers 400% Tariffs, and more. They have driven many wonderful U.S. companies out of business," Trump said in a Truth Social post “For 10 years they wouldn’t certify Gulfstream Jets until I got involved. They wanted 100% of the market for Gulfstream’s Canadian competitor. I deal with many countries, and Canada is easily the most difficult and unreasonable. They feel entitled, but they are not a State, and will be entitled no longer!,” he added.

Canada has announced counter-tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US goods as trade tensions with the Trump administration intensify following the collapse of bilateral trade talks.

Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade war escalates

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a swipe at US President Donald Trump after a teleprompter malfunction interrupted his news conference on housing policy, even as Trump separately described Canada's leadership as "nasty" during a speech in Las Vegas.&nbsp;Speaking at a housing announcement in Toronto on August 5, Carney paused after his teleprompter stopped working and joked: "I would like to inform you that the teleprompter has ceased to function. Unlike a certain world leader, I do not view this as a conspiracy."&nbsp;The remark drew laughter from those present and appeared to reference an incident involving Trump at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, where he experienced a halted escalator and a non-functioning teleprompter during a speech. Trump had subsequently called for an investigation into the episode.&nbsp;Neither Carney's office nor the White House immediately responded to requests for comment on the Canadian prime minister's remarks. Separately, speaking at an event in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Trump criticised several US allies over their tariff policies and singled out Canada.&nbsp;“Remember I used to say that tariffs are my favorite word. I love tariffs are my favorite word in the dictionary tariff I love tariffs right. Because we've been, we've been screwed by tariffs used against us for years by China, by Japan, by South Korea, by Germany, by everybody, by Canada. Canada's nasty. They are, they’re nasty people, think Canada– I love the people, but they're nasty," Trump said.&nbsp;Relations between Canada and the United States have remained strained since Trump's return to the White House in 2025. His administration imposed broad tariffs on Canadian goods and repeatedly suggested that Canada should become the 51st US state.

Mark Carney mocked Donald Trump after a teleprompter failure in Toronto, prompting laughter. Meanwhile, Trump criticised Canada's leadership as "nasty" over tariffs, highlighting ongoing trade tensions between the two nations.  

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a swipe at US President Donald Trump after a teleprompter malfunction interrupted his news conference on housing policy, even as Trump separately described Canada's leadership as "nasty" during a speech in Las Vegas. Speaking at a housing announcement in Toronto on August 5, Carney paused after his teleprompter stopped working and joked: "I would like to inform you that the teleprompter has ceased to function. Unlike a certain world leader, I do not view this as a conspiracy." The remark drew laughter from those present and appeared to reference an incident involving Trump at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, where he experienced a halted escalator and a non-functioning teleprompter during a speech. Trump had subsequently called for an investigation into the episode. Neither Carney's office nor the White House immediately responded to requests for comment on the Canadian prime minister's remarks. Separately, speaking at an event in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Trump criticised several US allies over their tariff policies and singled out Canada. “Remember I used to say that tariffs are my favorite word. I love tariffs are my favorite word in the dictionary tariff I love tariffs right. Because we've been, we've been screwed by tariffs used against us for years by China, by Japan, by South Korea, by Germany, by everybody, by Canada. Canada's nasty. They are, they’re nasty people, think Canada– I love the people, but they're nasty," Trump said. Relations between Canada and the United States have remained strained since Trump's return to the White House in 2025. His administration imposed broad tariffs on Canadian goods and repeatedly suggested that Canada should become the 51st US state.

Mark Carney mocked Donald Trump after a teleprompter failure in Toronto, prompting laughter. Meanwhile, Trump criticised Canada's leadership as "nasty" over tariffs, highlighting ongoing trade tensions between the two nations. &nbsp;

Carney mocks Trump over teleprompter glitch, US president calls Canadian leadership 'nasty'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) said that he is withdrawing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invite to join his Board of Peace. This comes after Canadian prime minister shot back at Trump over his inflamatory remarks at the World Economic Forum at Davos, where the US president said that “Canada lives because of the United States.” Responding to Trump, Carney said refuted the claims saying that Canada thrives because “we are Canadians.”In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.”In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-european-union-sends-mixed-signal-on-trump-s-board-of-peace-flags-serious-doubts-but-willing-to-work-together-1769123514783">EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’</a>Following his explosive speech, Trump hit back at Carney, saying saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC.&nbsp;“Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.&nbsp;The US president also argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies,” expressing his interest in using the strategic Arctic territory to build Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.WATCH | US-Greenland: Trump Softens on Greenland Grab<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed</a>

Trump revoked Mark Carney’s invitation to join his Board of Peace after Canadian Prime Minister criticized Trump’s Davos remarks that “Canada lives because of the United States.” 

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 22) said that he is withdrawing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invite to join his Board of Peace. This comes after Canadian prime minister shot back at Trump over his inflamatory remarks at the World Economic Forum at Davos, where the US president said that “Canada lives because of the United States.” Responding to Trump, Carney said refuted the claims saying that Canada thrives because “we are Canadians.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.” In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion. Also read | EU sends mixed signals on Trump’s Board of Peace: Flags ‘serious doubts’ but willing to ‘work together’ Following his explosive speech, Trump hit back at Carney, saying saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC. “Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,” Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The US president also argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies,” expressing his interest in using the strategic Arctic territory to build Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well. WATCH | US-Greenland: Trump Softens on Greenland Grab https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-greenland-trump-softens-on-greenland-grab-1769135739543/embed

Trump revoked Mark Carney’s invitation to join his Board of Peace after Canadian Prime Minister criticized Trump’s Davos remarks that “Canada lives because of the United States.”&nbsp;

Trump cancels Carney’s Board of Peace invitation amid ‘Canada lives because of US’ row

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Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade war escalates

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