Trump and Carney hold urgent talks as steep 50% US tariffs on Canada loom

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Urgent talks were held between US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to prevent the imposition of steep 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods. The tariffs target products including alcohol, cars, and dairy, amid allegations of discriminatory treatment by Canada towards US exports.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump, Ottawa confirmed Tuesday, in an effort to avoid fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods as a midnight deadline fast approaches. Trump signed orders for the steep 50 per cent duties last month, with the White House alleging “discriminatory treatment” by Canada against US alcohol, car and dairy products. The tariffs are set to take effect on Wednesday, covering products such as wine, hockey sticks and cement....