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

Why it matters locally: New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could affect North Carolina's manufacturing and agricultural sectors, which rely on international trade and supply chains that may include Canadian components or markets.

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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.