- Canada plans to unveil targeted retaliatory tariffs against the United States following the breakdown of trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
- President Donald Trump escalated the dispute by threatening 50 percent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel if Canada fails to fall in line.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. of attempting to dismantle major Canadian industries and treat Canada as a subsidiary.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford signaled strong political unity across Canada, warning that cutting off electricity exports and critical minerals to the U.S. is on the table.
- The escalating trade conflict marks a severe deterioration in U.S.-Canada relations after Canadian officials rejected demands they argued threatened national sovereignty.
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