Mark Carney said Canada will not resume suspended U.S. trade talks until Washington drops the "memes," "shade" and tough-guy posture and engages seriously on auto tariffs and broader terms.
Aug. 21 marked Canada's suspension of negotiations after Carney said U.S. demands crossed red lines on sovereignty, future trade partners and an auto arrangement that would leave key Canadian industries weakened or subordinate.
Sept. 8 is when Canada's retaliatory tariffs are due to take effect, with Carney saying Ottawa will match U.S. duties on goods including steel and lumber dollar for dollar.
Trump and senior U.S. officials have sharpened the dispute since the pause, with Trump renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" and Cabinet members mocking Canada online.
Carney still said a mutually beneficial deal remains possible because the U.S. auto industry needs Canada and Mexico, but warned relations will not return to normal anytime soon.