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Canada PM Carney Mocks Trump with "Accordion Hands" Amid Trade Feud
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News18•20-09-2026, 11:43
Canada PM Carney Mocks Trump with "Accordion Hands" Amid Trade Feud
- •Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney imitated Donald Trump's "accordion hands" gesture during a speech in Ottawa, drawing laughter and applause.
- •The playful dig occurred while Carney discussed a C$70 billion clean-energy package, which he called the "functional equivalent of 18 Hoover Dams."
- •The incident highlights strained relations between Canada and the US due to an ongoing trade dispute, with Canada seeking stronger ties with the EU.
- •Trade talks between Canada and the US collapsed in August, leading to retaliatory tariffs from both nations on billions of dollars worth of goods.
- •Carney has previously mimicked Trump publicly, and Canada is now exploring a closer strategic partnership with the EU, including potential associate membership.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney imitated Donald Trump's trademark accordion hands gesture while discussing a C$70 billion clean-energy package, describing it as the functional equivalent of 18 Hoover Dams during a speech in Ottawa.
Trade talks collapsed in August after negotiators failed to reach an agreement because Washington asked too much, offered too little, and sought to limit Canada's ability to pursue trade deals with other countries.
Canada responded to US tariffs by imposing retaliatory dollar-to-dollar tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on roughly US$20 billion worth of American imports, which took effect on September 8.
