Trump Denies Threatening French Language in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that US President Donald Trump allowed himself 'threats to the French language' and 'Quebec culture'.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the French language and Quebec culture.
Donald Trump denied the allegations on Truth Social, stating he would never interfere with Canadians speaking French.
The dispute arose over U.S. demands for changes to Canadian laws requiring French language labeling on products and promoting French-language content.
The conflict occurred amid failed trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada.
U.S. tariffs of 50% on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including beer and cheese, came into effect on August 24.

The U.S. questioned the constitutionality of the second law because broadcasting and streaming regulation in Canada is federal, not provincial. — kommersant
The first law, requiring U.S. companies to incur additional financial costs in Canada, caused significant criticism. — kommersant
U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer called Carney's accusations 'a funny, invented story' in a CNBC interview on August 24. — kommersant
Trump claimed Carney spread the rumor to gain political support from Quebec voters, which he had previously lost. — interfax
Trump stated he loves French-speaking Canadians. — interfax
CNN reported that U.S. negotiators wanted to eliminate mandatory French labeling due to increased packaging redesign costs. — interfax