Trump’s tariff threats have PM Carney meeting with his cabinet and Canada’s premiers

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with his cabinet and Canada’s premiers, including Premier Rob Lantz, to discuss US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat.   On Thursday, Trump announced he would slap a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1st.  The Prime Minister’s Office announced there will be a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Canada-US trade negotiations.  Carney said on Thursday his government will “steadfastly” defend workers and businesses, and will work to secure a trade deal by the revised deadline.