Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse as Lutnick blamed for demands

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Canada-U.S. trade talks collapsed, with sources blaming U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for last-minute demands. The failure escalates tensions as President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Canadian autos. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will negotiate only as a partner, not a "subsidiary." Ontario Premier Doug Ford told Trump to "kiss my ass" and urged provinces to impose export tariffs on electricity, oil, and potash ahead of U.S. mid-term elections. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asked Carney to reconvene Parliament to address the failed talks. Columnists debated the fallout, with some warning political theatre could cost hundreds of thousands of Canadian jobs.


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