PM Carney says Canada intends to match U.S. tariffs ‘dollar for dollar,’ after suspending trade negotiations

CTV National News: Canada-U.S. trade talks go down to the wire as tariff deadline looms. PM Justin Trudeau’s spokesperson, Jeremy Carney, stated Canada will respond to U.S. tariffs with equivalent measures, signaling a firm stance. The decision follows the U.S. suspension of trade negotiations, raising concerns over escalating trade tensions. Meanwhile, Canadian distillers face challenges in interprovincial trade due to U.S. tariffs on alcohol imports. Additionally, the closure of a B.C. pulp mill has impacted Sunshine Coast forestry workers. The trade war also threatens Montreal’s iconic food pairing of Schwartz’s and Cott’s Soda, as U.S. tariffs disrupt supply chains.