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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: White House Targets Canada in Trade Spat
Caption: White House Targets Canada in Trade Spat. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt openly criticised Canada, highlighting the strain in trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa. Leavitt remarked, "Our neighbors to the north have been pretty difficult to deal with," during a White House briefing. Despite the tough talk, Leavitt confirmed that U.S.-Canada trade discussions are still ongoing and active. President Donald Trump recently announced a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, marking a significant shift in North American trade relations. The U.S.-Canada trade relationship reached over $762 billion last year, with most of Canada's exports heading to the American market. Trump’s tariff move is part of a broader strategy, also impacting imports from Mexico, the EU, Brazil, and more than 20 other countries. In contrast, Leavitt described the EU as 'eager' to negotiate, noting their willingness to discuss reducing tariffs and other barriers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has paused on retaliation, leaving room for future talks with the U.S. Amid these developments, Canadian PM Mark Carney met President Trump at the G7 Summit, with tensions simmering. The new tariffs on Canada are scheduled to take effect on August 1, as both sides weigh their next moves. Leavitt said the Trump administration was open to further talks if other countries were willing to engage, signalling readiness for ongoing negotiations. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Trump tariffs,Canada trade,U.S. trade policy,Karoline Leavitt,EU tariffs,Mexico imports,Mark Carney,Ursula von der Leyen,trade negotiations,U.S. Canada relations,White House briefing,tariff announcement,global trade tensions,copper tariffs,USTR data
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