Manitoba's premier is questioning the federal government's decision to drop most counter-tariffs against the United States, saying he doesn't want the prime minister to start taking an "elbows down" approach.

Premier Wab Kinew told CBC News in a phone interview Friday it's not the right time for Canada to lift the tariffs.

"I'm not a fan of this move. Is this 'elbows down?' Think Canadians want to see a stronger response to Donald Trump," Kinew said.

"I think Canadians want us to fight for this country that we love so much," he said. "This doesn't seem to match the moment."

Canada removing retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant U.S. goods

What U.S. goods will no longer be subject to Canadian tariffs?

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday the country will be lifting the reta

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