PM Mark Carney Announces Reciprocal Tariffs on U.S. Autos – April 3, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters in Ottawa after chairing a virtual meeting on U.S. tariffs with Canada’s premiers. Carney comments on yesterday’s announcement by President Donald Trump that the United States would impose reciprocal tariffs on a host of trading partners.

The prime minister announces reciprocal 25 per cent tariffs on all automobiles from the United States that are not compliant with CUSMA trade agreement. Carney says that the money raised by the retaliatory measures will go toward providing support to the auto industry and its workers impacted by the U.S. tariffs.

Carney faces questions from reporters on the future of the Canada-U.S. relationship and whether he has plans to speak with President Trump again in the near term. (no interpretation)