- Trump's threats influenced Mark Carney's view on US ties, leading to calls for partnership amid trade war pressures.
- Trump, Carney, and Bessent discussed US-Canada trade issues, including digital services tax and potential Section 301 investigations.
Carney's actions are criticized for harming Canadians economically, while Bessent argues that a trade war is impossible.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Carney's actions are criticized for harming Canadians economically, while Bessent argues that a trade war is impossible.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
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Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
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