Canadian Prime Minister Addresses U.S. Tariff Action After Trade Talks End

Why it matters locally: Connecticut businesses that import goods from Canada, particularly those in manufacturing and other industries potentially affected by the tariffs, may experience increased costs or disruptions to their supply chains.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney characterized new U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods as “a miscalculation.” His comments followed the conclusion of trade discussions between Canada and the United States. The tariffs apply to a broad selection of products imported from Canada.