Trump and Carney Discuss Trade as Canada Prepares Tariff Response
So, big news in the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade battle—Donald Trump has revealed that he had what he called an “extremely productive” conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This is the first time the two have spoken amid rising tensions over Trump’s latest round of tariffs, which are set to hit Canada’s auto industry next week. And of course, this is all unfolding while Canada is deep into a federal election campaign.
Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, to share details of the call. He mentioned that both sides agreed on many aspects and even hinted at an upcoming meeting after Canada’s election. He wrapped it up with his signature flair, saying the discussion would lead to great things for both nations. Notably, he referred to Carney as “Prime Minister”—a marked shift from his past jabs at former PM Justin Trudeau, whom he jokingly referred to as the “governor” of a hypothetical 51st U.S. state.
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Interestingly, Carney himself has remained tight-lipped about the call, and no official readout has been provided by the Prime Minister’s Office. But what we do know is that Carney has been vocal about his stance on Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Just a day before the call, he made it clear that Canada must fundamentally rethink its economy and reduce its dependence on the U.S. Trump’s escalating trade war, he argued, has made the old relationship of economic and military cooperation unsustainable.
This call was prompted by Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, light trucks, and auto parts, an order that takes effect on April 2. On top of that, additional 25% tariffs on most Canadian goods will also kick in on the same day, expanding to cover all exports to the U.S. It’s a move that has understandably put Canada’s leadership on high alert.
Carney is now set to meet with Canadian premiers to discuss possible retaliatory measures. He has already stated that Canada will respond “forcefully” and that “nothing is off the table.” While Ottawa hasn’t revealed its countermeasures yet, Carney is in a tricky position—he’s leading the government through this crisis while also campaigning as the Liberal Party leader in the upcoming election.
The trade war is quickly becoming a dominant issue for all major parties. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has urged Trump to back down and “stop attacking America’s friends.” Meanwhile, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh wants Carney to stand firm and make it clear that Canada will never be treated as a U.S. extension. Both opposition leaders have called for retaliatory tariffs and for all revenues from these countermeasures to be directed toward Canadian workers affected by Trump’s policies.
At this point, one thing is clear—Canada’s economic relationship with the U.S. is entering a new era, and the upcoming election will likely determine how the country navigates this high-stakes standoff with its largest trading partner.
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