Carney says retaliation is on the table if U.S. tariff talks fail

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is considering retaliatory measures if it cannot reach a deal with the Trump administration before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Aug. 19. After meeting with the 13 premiers in Charlottetown, Carney said the federal government is reviewing all options but would not discuss specific steps while negotiations are still underway. He said the coming deadline could create an opening for a broader trade agreement, even as Washington’s move is also being used as pressure in the talks. The proposed tariffs would affect more than $20 billion in Canadian exports, including goods such as alcohol, electronics and hockey sticks. Several premiers backed a united response, though there were differences over how aggressive Canada should be, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warning against using energy exports as leverage.