Trump tariffs on Canada: Expert sees room for negotiation

US expert Laura von Daniels says the Trump administration provoked Canada with hardline trade demands, including in language and cultural policy. She views this as a sovereignty issue for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Von Daniels notes Canadian negotiators are robust, especially on dairy, steel, and autos. Current US tariffs are relatively mild, with major threats like auto duties not taking effect until January 2027, leaving room for negotiations. The trade dispute escalated after talks failed last week. The US imposed 50 percent tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods, prompting Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs and a support package for affected industries.