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Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
BBC World Saturday 22 August 2026, 15:44 UTC 1 min read
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In a speech on Saturday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada walked away from the negotiation table to protect its sovereignty.

In a speech on Saturday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada walked away from the negotiation table to protect its sovereignty.
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