President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.

Canada’s PM Carney rejects Trump’s fentanyl claims amid 35% tariff threat. US-Canada trade talks extended to August 1 as global tariffs escalate.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded on Friday to President Donald Trump's threats to impose a 35% tariff on Canada starting Aug. 1, an increase from the initial 25% tariff rate he had set earlier this year.

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to hit Canadian imports with 35 per cent tariffs on Aug. 1, reviving the trade war between the neighbouring countries.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement came after US President Donald Trump said the new tariff rate would go into effect on August 1 and would go up if Canada retaliated.