Canada has ended trade talks with the United States. The two countries are now adding new taxes to each other’s goods. They trade more than $872 billion in goods each year. US Vice-President JD Vance said Prime Minister Mark Carney often acts strong but later gives the US what it wants. His words made many Canadians angry.

US President Donald Trump says Canada treats the US unfairly. Canada plans new taxes on US goods in two weeks. The US also plans a 50% tax on cars and car parts made in Canada. This larger tax will start in early 2027. Canada may also limit energy and important minerals that it sells to the US. Canadian people may buy fewer American goods.

Carney believes Canada must depend less on the US. He may build stronger trade ties with other countries. Canada may also wait for the US elections in November. If Trump’s party loses seats in Congress, he may have less power to continue the dispute. Other countries in Europe and Asia are watching Canada. They may also choose to resist US pressure.