BREAKING: US-CANADA Deal BLOWS UP at MIDNIGHT!!

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canada's Prime Minister Carney walking away from trade talks with Trump and the United States and instructing Canadian negotiators to return to Canada after Trump tried to bully Canada in a last minute bad faith shakedown and Carney refused to be bullied.

This video reports that trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have broken down as of midnight, August 22, 2026.

Key points from the report include:

Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative announced that the United States is imposing 50% tariffs on approximately $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada will match these tariffs dollar-for-dollar.

Negotiation Breakdown: Prime Minister Carney decided to suspend trade negotiations, citing "unfair" and "uneconomic" last-minute changes to terms proposed by the U.S. side.

Canadian Response: The Canadian government intends to focus on building strength at home, diversifying international partnerships, and providing further support to Canadian workers and businesses.

U.S. Stance: The video features clips of Donald Trump prior to the breakdown, in which he expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Canada. Additionally, the video touches on remarks regarding potential "military" intervention in the bond market and unspecified deals involving imported beef.