--- title: "US and Canada business groups urge talks amid tariff dispute" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/us-and-canada-business-groups-urge-talks-amid-tariff-dispute" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/us-and-canada-business-groups-urge-talks-amid-tariff-dispute" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/us-and-canada-business-groups-urge-talks-amid-tariff-dispute.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/us-and-canada-business-groups-urge-talks-amid-tariff-dispute" category: "Business & Economy" area: "United States" published: "2026-08-24T07:05:14.792Z" source_reported: "2026-08-24T06:39:43.930Z" updated: "2026-08-24T07:05:14.792Z" trust_score: 80 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-24T08:00:35.135272+00:00" --- # US and Canada business groups urge talks amid tariff dispute *Retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect September 8, with business leaders warning of increased costs.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 80 of 100, higher is better. Includes named business leaders and dates, giving specific sources and timing. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Provides quotes, explains impact, separates facts, includes specific names and dates, and outlines next steps. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Mildly emphatic language but no excessive sensationalism or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - US and Canadian business groups have warned that new tariffs could raise costs and disrupt supply chains. - Both sides are calling for a return to negotiations to resolve the trade dispute. - Canada's retaliatory tariffs are scheduled to take effect on 8 September. - US President Donald Trump reacted angrily to Canada's retaliatory measures. Business leaders in both the United States and Canada have voiced concerns over escalating trade tariffs, urging a return to negotiation. Representatives from the US Business Roundtable, including its leader Bolten, stated that new tariffs could increase expenses for businesses and consumers and interfere with critical supply chains. Similarly, Canadian industry association head Darby expressed worries about the potential impact. The dispute involves new US tariffs that Canada announced it would counter with its own retaliatory measures. These Canadian tariffs are scheduled to come into effect on 8 September. US President Donald Trump reacted strongly to Canada's announcement, expressing anger at the retaliatory measures. ## Disagreement on timing of negotiations While business groups in both countries are calling for new talks, there is a difference in expectations regarding when these negotiations might occur. Deutschlandfunk reported that Darby, the head of the Canadian industry association, does not expect negotiations to happen in the foreseeable future. No other outlet reported on specific expectations for the timing of future talks. ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention the specific figure of $1.2bn, which is the value of Canadian goods that the US has targeted with new tariffs. The digests from Dagens industri and La Presse also did not mention the specific concerns raised by Bolten and Darby regarding increased costs and supply chain disruptions. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 71% (5) - Centre: 15% (1) - Right: 14% (1) 2 of 9 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-24T08:00:35.135272+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-24T08:45:17.136Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted US President Donald Trump's angry reaction to Canada's retaliatory tariffs, with der Standard AT quoting him stating, "Canada wants to have the advantages of a state without being one." These reports also noted Trump's past calls for Canada to become the 51st US state. The left-leaning outlets also focused on the calls from US corporations for new talks and warned of higher costs and the need for negotiation, as reported by nd-aktuell.de and Zeit Online. La Presse noted the specific, seemingly random nature of some Canadian products targeted by the US tariffs, such as anoraks, national flags, and Christmas decorations. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from Deutschlandfunk led with the call for new negotiations from business representatives in both the US and Canada. It detailed concerns about rising costs and supply chain disruptions, attributing these warnings to Bolten of the US Business Roundtable and Darby of the Canadian industry association. The report also mentioned that Canada's retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect on 8 September and noted growing resistance to President Trump's tariff policy within the US. ### Right - The right-rated report from Handelsblatt focused on the escalation of the customs dispute between the US and Canada, noting that Canada reacted to US tariffs with countermeasures. It also reported that business associations in both countries are warning of higher costs and demanding a return to the negotiating table. The digest stated that Trump "succumbs" to these pressures, without further elaboration. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 6 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [DR](https://dr.dk/nyheder/udland/trump-haever-tolden-paa-canada-nu-siger-republikanere-fra) — Trump Hæver Tolden På Canada: Nu Siger Republicanere Fra - [nd-aktuell.de](https://nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1202007.handelskonflikt-handelsstreit-zwischen-usa-und-kanada-eskaliert.html) — Trade Dispute Between USA and Canada Escalated - [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/affaires/economie/2026-08-24/articles-generaux-et-insolites/quels-produits-canadiens-seront-soumis-aux-droits-de-douane.php) — General... and Unusual Items: Which Canadian Products Will Be Subject to Customs Duties? - [Dagens industri](https://di.se/nyheter/saabchefen-efter-tullkaoset-kanada-kan-valja-gripen) — Saab Boss After Customs Chaos: Canada May Choose Gripen - [Deutschlandfunk](https://deutschlandfunk.de/wirtschaftsvertreter-kanadas-und-der-usa-fordern-neue-verhandlungen-100.html) — Customs Dispute - Canadian and US Business Representatives Call for New Negotiations - [Handelsblatt](https://handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/zollstreit-eskaliert-streit-zwischen-usa-und-kanada-schuert-sorge-vor-handelskrieg/100249052.html) — Customs Dispute Escalated: US-Canada Dispute Fueled Concern About Trade War - [Zeit Online](https://zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-08/us-zoelle-kanada-business-roundtable-donald-trump-mark-carney-gxe) — Customs Dispute: US Corporations Want New Negotiations Between USA and Canada - [der Standard AT](https://derstandard.at/story/3000000336596/zollstreit-mit-kanada-trump-reagiert-erbost-auf-vergeltungsz246lle) — Customs Dispute with Canada: Trump Reacts Frantically to Retaliation Tariffs - [der Standard DE](https://derstandard.de/story/3000000336596/zollstreit-mit-kanada-trump-reagiert-erbost-auf-vergeltungsz246lle) — Customs Dispute with Canada: Trump Reacts Frantically to Retaliation Tariffs ## Questions **What is the main concern of business groups in the US and Canada?** Business groups in both the US and Canada are concerned that new tariffs could increase costs for companies and consumers. They also warn of potential disruptions to supply chains and are calling for a return to negotiation to resolve the trade dispute. **When will Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect?** Canada's retaliatory tariffs are scheduled to come into effect on 8 September. This action is a response to new tariffs imposed by the United States. **How did US President Donald Trump react to Canada's tariffs?** US President Donald Trump reacted angrily to Canada's retaliatory tariffs. He expressed his frustration, suggesting that Canada sought the benefits of being a US state without fulfilling the obligations. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/us-and-canada-business-groups-urge-talks-amid-tariff-dispute. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "US and Canada business groups urge talks amid tariff dispute", https://mediabias.news/business/us-and-canada-business-groups-urge-talks-amid-tariff-dispute