Carney Says U.S. Won't Count Canadian Parts in Tariff Calculations, Threatening Near-Final Trade Deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on August 22, 2026 that the U.S. refuses to count Canadian-origin components when calculating tariff payments on Canadian goods, inflating dutiable values in integrated sectors like automotive and energy. The impasse comes two days after negotiators were described as "very close" to a deal that could reduce months of tariffs.