IARN – The global trade war rhetoric is heating up again, but this time, America’s closest allies are signaling they’ve had enough. Canada, long known for its diplomatic restraint, is beginning to openly express frustration with the Trump Administration’s trade tactics. As tariffs and retaliations pile up, there’s a growing sense that key trading partners are no longer eager to return to the negotiating table under the same conditions. This shift in tone could spell trouble for the future of trade agreements between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.
The Trump Administration has announced a new round of tariffs, targeting imports from multiple countries and escalating duties on select Canadian products from 25 to 35 percent. President Trump justified the move by reviving claims that Canada is not doing enough to stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.—a point Canadian officials have consistently refuted with data and enhanced border efforts. Trade advisor Stuart Trew notes that Canadian officials are growing weary of Washington’s rhetoric, especially as the fentanyl narrative continues to overshadow serious trade negotiations. The latest tariff increase adds another layer of friction to an already strained U.S.-Canada trade relationship.
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