Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew comments on suspension of Canada–U.S. trade talks – August 22, 2026

Speaking with reporters in Winnipeg, Premier Wab Kinew comments on Canada’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States hours ahead of a deadline to reach a deal. The United States is now set to impose a new round of tariffs on imports from Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing to implement dollar-for-dollar tariffs on American goods in retaliation.