SGCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada is considering 'all options' in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, effective in 30 days. The tariffs would impact a range of products including wine, hockey sticks, and cement, but exclude energy, potash, and items already covered by sector-specific tariffs. Carney emphasized the need for a comprehensive trade agreement and mentioned intensified discussions with Trump, though no immediate travel to Washington was planned. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) is also under negotiation as the U.S. announced it would not extend the pact in its current form. Canada's conservative opposition criticized the government for pursuing new trade deals rather than focusing on resource development to counter Trump's trade policies.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view of the situation, reporting on both the Canadian government's response and the criticism from the conservative opposition. It does not take a clear ideological stance on the trade dispute, instead presenting the positions of different stakeholders without overtly
