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Carney says Canada was attacked as US trade war escalates
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
Summary: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada recognized early that the Trump administration would use tariffs and economic integration as a weapon. In response to a question about whether it feels like he is going to war, Carney said, “Because we were attacked.” The remarks were made at a press conference amid a trade dispute described as having exploded over the past several days.
WHO: Mark Carney
WHAT: Carney says Canada was attacked and describes expectations of Trump tariffs and economic pressure on allies
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: Carney was responding to questions about the situation after Canada said it was attacked and amid the described escalation of the US-Canada trade conflict.
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