Mark Carney says U.S. trade demands are "not something we’re going to accept"

During a trade dispute that intensified after Canada ended negotiations with the United States, President Donald Trump posted that he would levy heavy new duties on Canadian cars, parts and steel and warned of even harsher steps if Canada did not acquiesce. Canadian Finance Minister Mark Carney replied that the U.S. demands jeopardized Canadian sovereignty and the tightly linked auto sector, insisting Canada would only return to talks if the negotiations treated both countries as independent partners. He also announced a matching retaliation to begin on September 8. The standoff has drawn backing from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who cautioned that further economic counter‑measures could follow, underscoring broad political unity in Canada over the conflict.