How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
The ongoing trade dispute between the US and Canada has resulted in reciprocal tariffs that are significantly impacting manufacturing sectors in provinces like Ontario and Quebec. With no resolution in sight, the economic strain on both sides of the border continues to grow.
Why it matters
The trade war highlights the economic interdependence of North American neighbors and the real-world consequences of protectionist trade policies on employment.
By Nadine Yusif , Senior Canada Reporter and Jessica Murphy , Canada editor Published 7 hours ago The US and Canada appear no closer to resolving their ongoing trade dispute.
Tensions have been simmering between the two neighbours since President Donald Trump returned to the White House just over 18 months ago, and unleashed a wide-ranging global programme of tariffs.
Canada was one of the first countries the Trump administration hit with levies, and is one of two countries to respond with its own reciprocal measures.
Currently, the US has hit Canada's key sectors of steel, aluminium, lumber and automobiles with tariffs, and last week imposed an additional 50% levy on about C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) of Canadian goods.
Canada has hit back with its own counter-tariffs on American goods, announcing on Tuesday what it calls a "dollar-for-dollar" and "strategic" retaliation designed to match the US tariffs.
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