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Trump Says U.S. “Holds All the Cards” in Canada Talks

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 7:56 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States holds all the cards in trade talks with Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will wait for a good deal rather than rush.
The United States imposed 50% duties on about $28 billion of Canadian goods on Aug. 22.
Canada matched the tariffs dollar for dollar one day after Labour Day, adding to levies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States holds all the cards in trade talks with Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will wait for a good deal rather than rush.
The United States imposed 50% duties on about $28 billion of Canadian goods on Aug. 22.
Canada matched the tariffs dollar for dollar one day after Labour Day, adding to levies.