The Canadian prime minister had previously said the two countries are aiming to reach a new deal by July 21.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a meeting with G7 leaders and guests, at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 16, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will safeguard Canadian economic interests and work with Washington on a new trade deal by Aug. 1 in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new threat of 35 percent tariffs on Canada.
The prime minister had previously said the two countries are aiming to reach a new deal by July 21.
Jennifer Cowan is a writer and editor with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times.
