‘You’re at war when you get attacked’ — Canada’s Mark Carney accuses U.S. of using economic integration as a weapon as trade fight spurs tariff hikes

The United States and Canada deepened a trade war with new tariffs, escalating tensions despite earlier talks of compromise. The US imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, prompting Canada to plan retaliatory penalties affecting sectors like steel and electronics. Mark Carney accused Washington of using “economic integration as a weapon,” signaling the breakdown of trust between the historic allies.