US-Canada trade war: Carney holds firm on Trump's 50 per cent auto tariffs | The World | ABC News

The trade rift between the United States and Canada continues to deepen after both countries failed to reach a tariff deal last week.

Now US President announced new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel.

But Canada is not impressed - Prime Minister Mark Carney is accusing Washington of trying to destroy Canada's major industries.

David Dunne, professor of international politics at Birmingham University spoke to The World's Girish Sawlani about what where the trade war is heading.

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