Trade talks between the United States and Canada broke down after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from negotiations ahead of the deadline. In response, President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on selected Canadian goods, prompting Carney to pledge reciprocal measures on U.S. exports.
The BBC surveyed residents of Montreal’s Old Port to gauge public reaction. Respondents from across Canada expressed frustration over the rising trade tensions, cautioning that the dispute could undermine the long‑standing economic and cultural partnership between the two nations.
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