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Over the weekend, Mark Carney announced that Canada is in a trade war with the United States, following the breakdown in talks between the two neighbouring countries. In this video, we’re taking a look at the latest trade war escalation and how they might relate to Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.
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Sources:
Carney says US, Canada “at war” over trade:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx272np7vgyo
Trump says Canada wants benefits of statehood:
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/117143083340259038
Background on US-Canada trade war:
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-carney-2051f2694810c5cb2b8210c9994c9e64
Trump announces new 50% tariffs on Canada:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/07/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-imposes-additional-tariffs-on-canada/
Trump announces three-day tariff pause:
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117119761850520698
Carney speeches announces ending of trade talks, accuses US of last-minute demands:
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/speeches/2026/08/22/prime-minister-carney-delivers-remarks-canada-us-trade-negotiations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3040pn8lmmo
US officials blame Canada for break down:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/22/canada-tariffs-trump-trade-deal-talks-fail
Full Carney speech/press conference transcript:
https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/markcarney-canada-us-failed-trade-deal.htm
US demands relating to French language:
https://montrealgazette.com/news/why-the-u-s-sees-quebecs-french-language-laws-as-a-trade-barrier/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/u-s-encroaching-canadian-sovereignty-tariff-negotiations-frechette-9.7317055
Quote from BC premier, demands would reduce Canada to 51st state:
https://x.com/Dave_Eby/status/2091261718630670593
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-trump-tariffs-reaction-business-9.7316920
Which Canadian goods is Trump putting tariffs on:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/world/canada/canadian-goods-trump-tariffs-items-list.html
Potential impact of new tariffs:
https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/whats-at-stake-in-the-canada-u-s-trade-deal-how-looming-tariffs-could-cost-canada-90000-jobs/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-what-trumps-new-tariffs-would-mean-for-canadas-economy/
Canadian federal polling:
https://338canada.com/federal.htm
Angus Reid polling on breakdown of talks:
https://angusreid.org/resolve-apprehension-76-say-canada-was-right-to-ditch-trade-talks-but-two-in-five-have-fear-for-their-jobs/
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