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Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed amid mounting disagreements over what was actually agreed upon, with Canada walking away after discovering discrepancies in key terms like auto tariffs, trade deal flexibility, and cultural protections. The U.S. blames Canada for pulling out, insisting the deal would have slashed tariffs on steel, aluminum, cars, and lumber — figures Canada’s ambassador confirmed were mostly accurate. Prime Minister Carney countered that U.S. tariff shifts were politically motivated, targeting allies and dividing nations, especially around auto industry exclusions, trade autonomy, and French-language media support. Globally, the fallout is being closely watched — some see it as a sign of U.S. self-interest, others question if Canada’s principled stand was wise. Even President Trump weighed in online, mocking Canada’s perceived hypocrisy, while U.S. officials split: some call Canada foolish for triggering a trade war, others warn it harms American businesses and urge renewed free trade with allies.

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