Carney Stays Calm as Trump Tariff Tensions Linger
Here’s how I’d explain what’s happening right now around Donald Trump’s tariffs and Canada’s response, in a natural, conversational way.
So, the latest update on the ongoing tariff tension between Canada and the United States is actually more about patience than panic. Prime Minister Mark Carney has made it clear that he’s not rushing to get back on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump. He said he’ll speak with Trump “when it’s appropriate,” and honestly, the way he said it suggests that nothing urgent is hanging over their heads at the moment.
Carney mentioned that he expects a conversation with Trump sometime in the next couple of weeks, but there’s no pressing issue that’s forcing that call to happen right away. He emphasized that Canada is ready whenever the U.S. wants to come back to the table for trade talks, especially regarding the tough tariffs that Trump reintroduced on steel, aluminum, and even automobiles. But for now, he seems content to let things cool down a bit.
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This whole situation started when Trump abruptly pulled the plug on trade discussions last month. Why? Because Ontario launched a big anti-tariff ad campaign across the U.S. that clearly didn’t sit well with him. The ads even used clips of Ronald Reagan warning about the dangers of tariffs—something that apparently pushed the wrong buttons in Washington.
Carney addressed all this while speaking with reporters in Johannesburg, where he’s attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Interestingly, Trump didn’t show up to the summit, adding another layer of distance in their communication. When asked whether he planned to bring up anything specific with Trump, Carney essentially said no—there’s no “burning issue” that demands immediate attention.
Of course, critics back home thought otherwise. The federal Conservatives have accused Carney of failing to make real progress on the tariffs, especially after campaigning on his ability to deal with Trump effectively. They argue that the Liberals promised quick solutions to this dispute and haven’t delivered, calling it a failure of leadership.
But Carney pushed back gently, saying that trade negotiations naturally have ebbs and flows. And in the meantime, he’s been busy working on other priorities—passing a major budget aimed at driving a trillion dollars in investment, launching new trade agreements, and securing large-scale investments into Canada.
Meanwhile, Canada is also preparing for the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which is due for renewal next year. Experts are warning that the U.S. will likely apply pressure during that process to gain leverage, making early 2026 a critical period for North American trade.
For now, though, Carney’s message is clear: things will move forward when the time is right, and Canada isn’t acting out of desperation. He and Trump will talk—just not yet.
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