Trump Thought New 35% Tariffs Would Scare Canada — But Canada’s Response Was Fierce

Описание: Trump Thought New 35% Tariffs Would Scare Canada — But Canada’s Response Was Fierce

Donald Trump’s move to impose a sweeping 35% tariff on Canadian imports was meant to send a message—but instead, it sparked one of the most aggressive trade responses Canada has ever launched. Within hours, Ottawa fired back with targeted tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods, energy products, and manufacturing equipment, directly hitting Trump’s voter base in the American Midwest and Rust Belt.

Canada’s retaliation wasn’t just swift—it was strategic. The Trudeau government announced $15 billion CAD in countermeasures, froze bilateral infrastructure talks, and accelerated trade talks with the EU, BRICS, and Southeast Asia. In addition, provinces like Ontario and Quebec launched "Buy Canadian" campaigns, pulling contracts from U.S. suppliers and funneling funds into domestic production.

As the economic fallout spread, U.S. farmers, auto manufacturers, and small exporters began sounding the alarm. What was billed as a power play by Trump is now being seen by many as a critical miscalculation. Canada, far from backing down, is doubling down on its push to decouple key industries from U.S. influence, signaling a shift in long-term trade strategy.

Trump may have expected Canada to fold under pressure—but instead, he’s watching a once-dependable trade partner become one of the fiercest challengers to his economic agenda. And this time, it’s not just tariffs—it’s a reckoning.

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