Trump to speak at UN General Assembly amid trade war and tariff threats

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-22 13:52:35.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Resources, Mining, Governance]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is attending the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly amid escalating trade tensions and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Bilateral relations have deteriorated following failed trade negotiations, with Trump threatening tariffs and pursuing alternative potash imports from Belarus over Canadian suppliers. Additionally, tensions have risen following European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's openness to Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union, a move labeled by Trump as a potential hostile act.