Trump, Carney, and Bessent discussed US-Canada trade issues, including digital services tax and potential Section 301 investigations.
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What happened
Trump, Carney, and Bessent discussed US-Canada trade issues, including digital services tax and potential Section 301 investigations.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trade talks resumed between US and Canada, accompanied by federal tax breaks.1 source
- Carney's actions are criticized for harming Canadians economically, while Bessent argues that a trade war is impossible.Sub-event
Bessent dismissed Canada's ability to pressure the US amid trade war escalation.1 source
Greer's office launched trade investigations into Canada amid potential forced labor tariffs and Section 301 duties.1 source
- Canada's digital services tax and Bessent's expectation of a Section 301 probe drive US-Canada trade tensions.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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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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