Canada’s Trade Gambit Exposed | Vancouver News

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accuses a Canadian minister of trying to sabotage trade talks, claiming the minister admitted they were “not allowed to say that” when asked if they were trying to “blow this up.” Lutnick insists Canada walked away for purely political reasons, fueling a public feud as both sides blame each other for the collapsed negotiations. The U.S. cites last-minute demands on auto tariffs and cultural protections as unacceptable, while Canada counters that the U.S. refused to meet their core asks — including tariff reductions on steel, aluminum, and autos — and suggests upcoming Canadian by-elections influenced the decision. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirms his government’s responsibility for the outcome, citing a mix of serious issues that doomed the deal. 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/11d22a05f777f92a