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<p data-start="71" data-end="301"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to defend the country&rsquo;s workers and businesses in response to former US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s newly proposed 35 percent tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect on August 1.</span></p>
<p data-start="303" data-end="566"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trump announced the sweeping tariff citing Canada&rsquo;s alleged failure to adequately curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States. The announcement has triggered concerns across the border, with potential implications for key industries and bilateral trade ties.</span></p>
<p data-start="568" data-end="830"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&ldquo;Throughout the current trade negotiations with the United States, the Canadian government has steadfastly defended our workers and businesses. We will continue to do so as we work towards the revised deadline of August 1,&rdquo; Carney posted on X (formerly Twitter).</span></p>
<p data-start="832" data-end="1108"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">He emphasized that Canada has made significant efforts to address the fentanyl crisis, which Trump cited as a justification for the tariff hike. Carney reiterated Canada&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to cooperate with the US in tackling cross-border public health and security threats.</span></p>
<p data-start="1110" data-end="1395"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&ldquo;We are committed to continuing to work with the United States to save lives and protect communities in both our countries. We are building Canada strong. The federal government, provinces and territories are making significant progress in building one Canadian economy,&rdquo; Carney added.</span></p>
<p data-start="1397" data-end="1704"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trump, in a public letter addressed to Carney and shared on his social media platform, warned that the tariff could increase if Canada retaliates. However, he left room for negotiation, stating, &ldquo;If Canada works with me to stop the flow of fentanyl, we will, perhaps, consider an adjustment to this letter.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p data-start="1706" data-end="1810"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">He also said the tariff level could be adjusted up or down depending on the evolution of bilateral ties.</span></p>
<p data-start="1812" data-end="2171"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This move is part of a broader tariff expansion Trump has launched in recent weeks. He has imposed new trade measures on Japan and South Korea, and announced a 50 percent tariff on imported copper. In an interview with NBC News, he suggested more countries could face blanket tariffs of 15 to 20 percent, depending on trade practices and security cooperation.</span></p>
<p data-start="2173" data-end="2442" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Previously, the US imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, though several exemptions were later introduced under the 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It is still unclear whether those exemptions will apply once the new tariffs come into force.</span></p>
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PM Carney says Canada will defend jobs and trade as Trump imposes steep tariffs over fentanyl dispute

Canada Vows to Fight Trump’s 35% Tariff Threat

PM Carney says Canada will defend jobs and trade as Trump imposes steep tariffs over fentanyl dispute

July 11, 2025 | 14:42 IST