MARTY UP NORTH: Carney to Trump administration: ‘Stop doing memes’ and get serious

<p>Prime Minister Mark Carney is telling the Trump administration to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough” as tensions between Canada and the United States escalate. Carney says trade talks can resume when Washington gets serious about negotiating a deal that respects Canadian sovereignty and protects key Canadian industries.</p><p><br></p><p>The comments come after Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down, followed by new tariffs and a wave of provocative social media posts from President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials.</p><p><br></p><p>»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription</p><p><br></p><p>For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard</p><p>Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/</p><p>Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share</p><p><br></p><p>Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription</p>