Carney faces ticking clock on Canadian support for tough tactics with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to break off trade talks with the U.S. has broad support among Canadians, but that approval may fade within months as the trade war's economic consequences become clear. Carney's position could weaken if Republicans retain Congress after November midterms, reinforcing Trump's protectionism. Canada has imposed dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods and a C$7.5 billion support package, though the U.S. economy is 13 times larger. An Angus Reid poll shows 76% approval of Carney's suspension of talks, but 40% worry about jobs. Economists warn the latest tariffs could cost 90,000 jobs, and a U.S. withdrawal from USMCA would likely trigger a recession.