U.S. and Canada on the Brink of Trade War | Denver News

The U.S. is threatening 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods—from hockey sticks to medical supplies—as trade tensions boil over, with Canadians even calling for the U.S. ambassador’s ouster. Canada, America’s top trading partner (72% of its exports go south), faces pressure to buy more U.S. military gear and open access to critical minerals, while demanding relief from existing U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and lumber. Fueling the drama: national pride, political games, and looming midterm elections in the U.S., where inflation is already a voter concern. Both sides are quietly negotiating a truce to avoid escalation, though if tariffs hit, Canada may retaliate—complicating ongoing NAFTA renegotiations. Neither side wants this trade war to spiral, but the stakes are high. 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/9c0975d4bda6a07f