Canada turns trade dispute into sovereignty defense, Canada's trade fight with US unites nation

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Canada has turned a trade dispute with the US into a defense of its sovereignty, uniting Canadians in an existential confrontation with President Donald Trump. The conflict escalated after Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on American industries. Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from negotiations hours before US tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods took effect, accusing Washington of using "economic integration as a weapon." Polling shows strong majority support for his stance across all provinces, with national unity at unprecedented levels. The trade war began in February 2025 when Trump briefly imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. Canadians have responded with grassroots boycotts of US goods, while cross-border tourism fell 26% in 2025.


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