Canada Makes Bizarre US Trade Talk Demand: No More Memes

September 01, 2026 1:57 PM ET Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration needs to “stop doing memes” and “throwing shade” towards America’s northern neighbor. Carney also emphasized that a “positive opportunity” has “always existed with the U.S. for a mutually beneficial trade deal that respects Canadian sovereignty,” CNBC reported. (RELATED: Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke)“When the Americans stop doing memes, stop throwing shade, stop trying to be tough and start being serious about having those discussions, we can have those discussions [about trade],” Carney said, according to the outlet. “But look, it’s not constructive, but that’s their democracy.”The White House did not immediately respond to the Daily C