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Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed in a messy breakdown, with both sides blaming each other for misaligned expectations and shifting demands. Canada walked away after discovering the U.S. had rewritten key terms — including limiting auto tariff relief to cars only and restricting Canada’s trade flexibility — while also pushing for language undermining French-language media. The U.S. claims Canada abandoned the deal, but Ottawa counters that Washington’s changing rationale — from fentanyl to tech taxes — and attempts to divide Canadians made cooperation impossible. Internationally, the fallout signals a new era where the U.S. prioritizes self-interest, prompting global watchers to study Canada’s defiant stance. Even within the U.S., critics like Mike Pence warn that trade wars harm American businesses, urging a return to free trade with allies — especially Canada.

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