Trump and Carney clash over Canada's sovereignty in trade dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders Monday to "fall in line" or face consequences "far WORSE" than existing tariffs, as Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected Washington's demands to subordinate Canada. Trump threatened new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel. Carney said U.S. trade demands confirmed fears Washington sought to dismantle Canada's auto industry, but remained willing to negotiate only as a partnership between sovereign countries. The escalation follows Carney walking away from talks Friday, triggering 50 per cent tariffs on about US$20 billion of Canadian goods and retaliation beginning Sept. 8. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said "everything is on the table," including cutting electricity and critical minerals to the U.S., and accused Trump of wanting to make Canada a vassal state. Trump attacked Ford personally, while both Canadian leaders showed political unity against the trade fight.