U.S. and Canada Edge Toward Trade War | Denver News

Tensions between the U.S. and Canada are heating up as President Trump threatens a 50% tariff on $20 billion in Canadian goods—hockey sticks, medical supplies, and more—if no trade deal is reached by Wednesday. This latest move is part of broader renegotiations of the North American trade pact, with Trump pushing Canada for military purchases and mineral access, while Ottawa seeks relief from existing U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and lumber. Back home, Canadians are furious—nearly 218,000 have signed a petition to oust the U.S. ambassador. Both sides, however, seem to want to avoid a full-blown trade war, especially with midterm elections looming and Americans already suffering under rising prices. Trade ministers met this week, signaling talks are still alive—but time is running out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25e57f08e2d14825