Mark Carney says his government “will cover all eventualities” ahead of U.S. tariffs taking effect

With less than a day before U.S. tariffs take effect, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that his government is ready for any development should the duties be applied. The 50 percent import taxes, authorized by President Donald Trump, cover a broad array of goods from construction materials to hockey gear, and are scheduled to begin shortly after midnight Wednesday. Canada’s trade minister and chief trade negotiator have been in Washington since last week; they met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday. Carney said he expected to talk with Trump before the deadline and described the talks as fraught and sensitive. CTV News later confirmed the two leaders spoke by phone, though the Prime Minister’s Office disclosed no further details.