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POLITICS ·CANADA ·August 22, 2026

Mark Carney says "never a deal at any price or on any deadline" regarding trade talks

“never a deal at any price or on any deadline”
— Mark Carney, Prime Minister

Reported August 22, 2026 by hackneygazette.co.uk. Checked word for word against that report.

✦ Summary · August 22, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

Following the failure of last-minute trade negotiations, the United States implemented 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, prompting Canada to announce immediate retaliatory measures. These actions escalate a trade dispute that jeopardizes the North American trade agreement, impacting industries across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Canada sought relief from existing U.S. tariffs on key products, but reportedly, the U.S. administration stated that Canada rejected a finalized deal due to new demands. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attributed the negotiation breakdown to last-minute, unfavorable changes in U.S. proposals, leading him to suspend discussions and recall Canada's team.