Canada confirms retaliatory tariffs on US after Trump-Carney call

Canada on Friday confirmed its resolution to impose retaliatory tariffs on goods from the United States starting next week.

A statement by the Prime Minsiter’s office said Mark Carney informed President Donald Trump of the decision during their phone conversation.

“The Prime Minister informed the President that his government will implement retaliatory tariffs to protect Canadian workers and our economy, following the announcement of additional U.S. trade actions on April 2, 2025,” it reads.

PM Carney and President Trump communicated on Friday ahead of the U.S. implementation of new tariffs going into effect next week.

Trump has been calling April 2 America’s “Liberation Day” with mounting fears over an increase in prices of goods in Canada and America.

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Canada’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs did not include the timing and the scope but the statement hinted that the leaders’ talks touched on the April 28 election.

“The leaders agreed to begin comprehensive negotiations about a new economic and security relationship immediately following the election,” it said.

Carney’s office described the chat as a “very constructive conversation,” while Trump, in a social media post, called it “extremely productive.”