Canada vs U.S. Trade Talks Collapse | Calgary News

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accuses Canada of sabotaging trade talks, claiming a Canadian minister’s refusal to confirm whether they were trying to “blow up” negotiations proves political motives. As tensions escalate since August 21, both sides blame each other — the U.S. says Canada demanded too much on auto tariffs and cultural protections, while Canada counters that the U.S. imposed unacceptable last-minute terms. With upcoming Canadian by-elections cited as a possible factor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists provincial input is considered but he ultimately shoulders responsibility for the deal’s collapse, citing multiple unresolved issues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa66b0cc0637d14d