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Canada PM Carney warns Trump on reciprocal tariffs from April 2

The two leaders had a "very constructive conversation," Carney's office said in a statement.

Published on: Mar 29, 2025, 05:03:56 IST
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Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday told President Donald Trump that his government will impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods from April 2, when sweeping US levies come into place.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Trump about reciprocal tariffs (AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Trump about reciprocal tariffs (AP)

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The two leaders, in their first call since Carney was sworn in earlier this month, had a "very constructive conversation," Carney's office said in a statement.

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It added that the pair "agreed to begin comprehensive negotiations about a new economic and security relationship" immediately following Canada's general election, which is scheduled for April 28.

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