In a matter of months, U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the global trade landscape, wielding tariffs, taunts, and trade deals as tools to push allies and rivals alike to the negotiating table.
In Canada, Trump’s tariffs — and his rhetoric about absorbing the country — have sparked a storm of patriotism, prompting many Canadians to cancel trips 'down south' and boycott American goods. Canada’s premiers, meanwhile, have pledged to tear down internal trade barriers, while federal party leaders have pledged, if elected, to reduce reliance on the U.S. and embrace trading partners in Asia and Europe.
Washington’s Asian trading partners are bracing for impact, too — and likely taking notes on what’s working (and what’s not) for Canada. Each country’s playbook differs, but most are learning on the fly, trying to reconcile demands from the White House with domestic realities.
Here, you’ll find our ongoing coverage of Trump’s trade war and the implications for Canada and Asia. Our expert contributors offer advice on responding to U.S. tariffs, predictions on what’s to come, and explanations of the broader economic context.
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