Trump Turns on ‘Nice' Carney With Canadian Tech Tax Ultimatum
It had all been going so well.
Since Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister, Canada's relationship with the White House appeared to be functional again, on the mend after President Donald Trump's tariffs and overtures about making it the '51st state.'
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