Watch live: Mark Carney responds to Donald Trumps latest Canada tariff threat [Video]

Watch live as Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney is expected to speak to reporters on Thursday, 27 March, after a cabinet meeting to discuss Canada’s response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England is likely to address the US president’s latest tariff threat. Mr Trump has vowed that he would target imported vehicles and vehicle parts with a 25 per cent tax.

The Republican has also warned that he will impose additional tariffs on Canada and the European Union if they work together to “do economic harm” against their “best friend” — the US.

It comes after Mr Trump imposed a blanket 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods, as well as 25 per cent duty on steel and aluminium imports.

In response, Canada has issued C$60bn ($42bn) of tariffs on US products.

Today’s speech comes following Mr Carney’s declaration of a snap election…