Mark Carney states Canada cannot accept US trade deal that may weaken French language rights

On August 24, 2026, Mark Carney stated that American negotiators view the French language in Canada as an "irritant," while emphasizing that these are rights in Quebec. His comments followed the Canadian Prime Minister's rejection of a US trade proposal perceived as detrimental to the Francophone culture. This statement came after US President Donald Trump expressed little willingness to resolve the trade dispute, claiming on social media that Canada has been "ripping off the United States of America for years" and threatening new tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks.