Trump Defends Canada Tariffs, Claims US Lost $60 Billion in Trade

President Donald Trump defended new tariffs on Canadian goods, accusing Ottawa of unfair trade practices and claiming the US has lost $60 to $100 billion annually with Canada for 15 years. Canada plans to announce retaliatory measures. The US imposed new 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods on Saturday after talks failed, and Trump said automobile tariffs would double to 50% next year. Canada will announce its response Tuesday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney already planning retaliatory tariffs effective September 8. Trump said "We don't need Canada, they need us," while Canadian officials blamed US demands, including threats concerning Quebec culture. The latest duties affect about $20 billion in Canadian goods, and the dispute overlaps with USMCA renegotiations.