OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 22, 2026 /CNW/ -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the suspension of trade negotiations with the United States.

The Prime Minister outlined next steps to protect Canadian interests, including dollar for dollar counter-tariffs that will come into force the Tuesday after Labour Day, as well as additional measures to support Canadian workers and businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs. Details will be released in the coming days.

Prime Minister Carney underscored that Canada is strongest when governments stand together. To this end, he emphasised continued collaboration with provincial and territorial governments, noting that the Team Canada approach has been essential in navigating the challenging times since the start of this trade war.

The Prime Minister reiterated Canada's ongoing commitment to working together to accelerate nation-building projects, diversify our export markets, and build one Canadian economy by removing internal trade barriers.

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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office