US Tariffs Hit Canada Hard | Global News

The U.S. just slapped 50% tariffs on Canadian goods—from hockey sticks to candles—just days after PM Carney and Trump were spotted together at the World Cup, sparking outrage. While Washington claims it’s retaliation for Canada’s trade policies on cars, dairy, and booze, Canadians see it as unfair pressure. These new tariffs, set to hit August 19th, pile on top of existing U.S. levies on steel, aluminum, copper, and lumber. Canada’s already slapped back with its own tariffs, turning this into a full-blown trade war. Public opinion in Canada is firmly against surrendering—most distrust Trump and believe Carney shouldn’t buckle under pressure, especially as USMCA talks continue. Experts suspect this is a U.S. power play to gain leverage, especially as Mexico’s negotiations move faster. Canada now faces a high-stakes balancing act: securing a deal without losing its dignity. The clock is ticking—and the fallout could reshape North American trade for years. 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/bb99c3d50f72e9e9