Canadas economy is in serious trouble. Now Mark Carney is coming to Washington to talk tariffs

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"America is not Canada, and Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form."

"Canada will never be the 51st [US] state."

"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States."

"Barring a military blitzkrieg to seize Ottawa, the chances of Canada becoming the 51st state are approximately zero."

"We are not going to be annexed [by the US]."

"Canada is not for sale and will never be the 51st [US] state."

"I think that the Canadian people, many of them, would love to join the United States with no tariffs, with lower taxes."

"The artificial line of separation [between Canada and the US] drawn many years ago will finally disappear."

Will Canada Join the United States of America as the 51st State?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office on Tuesday, with Trump describing their relationship as having "natural conflict" but also "mutual love" due to competing business interests between the neighboring countries.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office on Tuesday, with Trump describing their relationship as having "natural conflict" but also "mutual love" due to competing business interests between the neighboring countries.

Trump indicated that Canada would "walk away very happy" from the meeting and suggested the people of Canada would "love us again," while Carney emphasized that the two countries are "stronger together" in most areas despite some competition.

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Trump indicated that Canada would "walk away very happy" from the meeting and suggested the people of Canada would "love us again," while Carney emphasized that the two countries are "stronger together" in most areas despite some competition.

Since March, the United States has imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on Canadian steel and aluminum under Section 232, along with additional duties on copper, auto parts, and lumber, while Canada has maintained counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods.

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Since March, the United States has imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on Canadian steel and aluminum under Section 232, along with additional duties on copper, auto parts, and lumber, while Canada has maintained counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods.

Trump announced on Monday that a 25 percent tariff on medium and heavy-duty truck imports from Canada will take effect Nov. 1, adding to existing trade frictions as companies reportedly shift operations south amid an annualized 1.6% second-quarter drop in Canada’s economy.

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Trump announced on Monday that a 25 percent tariff on medium and heavy-duty truck imports from Canada will take effect Nov. 1, adding to existing trade frictions as companies reportedly shift operations south amid an annualized 1.6% second-quarter drop in Canada’s economy.

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is scheduled for review in 2026, with approximately 85 percent of Canada-U.S. trade remaining tariff-free under the current deal, making Canada's effective tariff rate the lowest among U.S. trading partners.

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The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is scheduled for review in 2026, with approximately 85 percent of Canada-U.S. trade remaining tariff-free under the current deal, making Canada's effective tariff rate the lowest among U.S. trading partners.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney's approach in a public letter, demanding he "negotiate a win" and deliver results on tariff removal, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for Canada to "hit back hard" if no deal is reached.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney's approach in a public letter, demanding he "negotiate a win" and deliver results on tariff removal, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for Canada to "hit back hard" if no deal is reached.

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President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office on Tuesday, with Trump describing their relationship as having 'natural conflict' but also 'mutual love' due to competing business interests between the neighboring countries.</span

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President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office on Tuesday, with Trump describing their relationship as having 'natural conflict' but also 'mutual love' due to competing business interests between the neighboring countries.

Trump indicated that Canada would 'walk away very happy' from the meeting and suggested the people of Canada would 'love us again,' while Carney emphasized that the two countries are 'stronger together' in most areas despite some competition.</span

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Trump indicated that Canada would 'walk away very happy' from the meeting and suggested the people of Canada would 'love us again,' while Carney emphasized that the two countries are 'stronger together' in most areas despite some competition.

The United States has imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on Canadian steel and aluminum under Section 232, along with additional duties on copper, auto parts, and lumber, while Canada has maintained counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods.</span

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The United States has imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on Canadian steel and aluminum under Section 232, along with additional duties on copper, auto parts, and lumber, while Canada has maintained counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods.

Trump announced on Monday that a 25 percent tariff on medium and heavy-duty truck imports from Canada will take effect November 1, adding to existing trade tensions as companies reportedly move operations from Canada to the United States.</span

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Trump announced on Monday that a 25 percent tariff on medium and heavy-duty truck imports from Canada will take effect November 1, adding to existing trade tensions as companies reportedly move operations from Canada to the United States.

The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is scheduled for review in 2026, with approximately 85 percent of Canada-U.S. trade remaining tariff-free under the current deal, making Canada's effective tariff rate the lowest among U.S. trading partners.</span

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The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is scheduled for review in 2026, with approximately 85 percent of Canada-U.S. trade remaining tariff-free under the current deal, making Canada's effective tariff rate the lowest among U.S. trading partners.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney's approach in a public letter, demanding he 'negotiate a win' and deliver results on tariff removal, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for Canada to 'hit back hard' if no deal is reached.</span

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney's approach in a public letter, demanding he 'negotiate a win' and deliver results on tariff removal, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for Canada to 'hit back hard' if no deal is reached.

Canada's patient approach to Trump's tariffs is actually working better than critics claim. While other nations like Japan and the EU rushed into bad deals accepting massive tariffs and pledging hundreds of billions in investments, Canada still maintains 85% tariff-free trade with the US under USMCA. The strategy of avoiding quick concessions has proven smart since hasty agreements would constitute complete capitulation to Trump's protectionist agenda.

Canada's patient approach to Trump's tariffs is actually working better than critics claim. While other nations like Japan and the EU rushed into bad deals accepting massive tariffs and pledging hundreds of billions in investments, Canada still maintains 85% tariff-free trade with the US under USMCA. The strategy of avoiding quick concessions has proven smart since hasty agreements would constitute complete capitulation to Trump's protectionist agenda.</span

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When Mark Carney visits Donald Trump, the best outcome might be none at all

Canada's economy is crumbling under Trump's tariff assault with unemployment hitting 7.1% — the highest in nine years. Steel and aluminum tariffs have doubled since Carney took office, new lumber tariffs are coming, and Trump openly brags about companies fleeing Canada for America. The status quo isn't working and Carney desperately needs concrete wins, not more photo ops and excuses that fail Canadian workers.

Canada's economy is crumbling under Trump's tariff assault with unemployment hitting 7.1% — the highest in nine years. Steel and aluminum tariffs have doubled since Carney took office, new lumber tariffs are coming, and Trump openly brags about companies fleeing Canada for America. The status quo isn't working and Carney desperately needs concrete wins, not more photo ops and excuses that fail Canadian workers.</span

Ahead of talks with Carney, Trump says his tariffs are working

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Canadian Election: US Tariffs

Trump, Carney Meet Amid Rising US-Canada Trade Tensions

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Canada’s economy is faltering under Trump’s tough but effective trade policies, with unemployment at 7.1% — the highest in nearly a decade — and GDP shrinking as companies relocate south. Tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, lumber, and soon heavy trucks are pressuring Ottawa to make real concessions instead of empty gestures. Trump’s approach is working: it’s strengthening U.S. industry, boosting revenue, and forcing Canada to the table ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.

Canada’s economy is faltering under Trump’s tough but effective trade policies, with unemployment at 7.1% — the highest in nearly a decade — and GDP shrinking as companies relocate south. Tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, lumber, and soon heavy trucks are pressuring Ottawa to make real concessions instead of empty gestures. Trump’s approach is working: it’s strengthening U.S. industry, boosting revenue, and forcing Canada to the table ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.

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'No more losing,' Poilievre tells Carney in scathing letter ahead of PM's face-to-face with Trump

There's a 25% chance that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be extended promptly at its July 2026 joint review, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 25% chance that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be extended promptly at its July 2026 joint review, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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