Canadian prime minister has blunt response after Donald Trump accused them of ‘blatant attack’
ArchiveFirst published June 28, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to Donald Trump’s angry claims that Canada’s new digital tax is an “attack” on America. The tax, set to hit major U.S. tech firms like Amazon, Google, and Meta with a 3% levy on Canadian revenue, could leave them owing $2 billion by month’s end.
Trump, posting on Truth Social, called the move a “direct and blatant attack” and accused Canada of copying the EU. He then abruptly ended trade talks, warning Canada will face tariffs within seven days. “It’s not going to work out well for Canada,” he told reporters. “They were foolish to do it.”
Carney, known for his calm approach, gave a sharp but measured reply: “We’ll continue to conduct these complex negotiations in the best interests of Canadians.”
Experts say the tax has been in the works for over a year and isn’t a surprise. But Trump’s fiery reaction adds fresh tension to already fragile trade talks between the two nations. Whether Canada will back down remains to be seen.
