US Tariffs on Canada Remain Unchanged as Leaders Outline Responses
Trump's latest tariffs announcement leaves Canada's economic landscape unchanged but prompts varied responses from political leaders amid impending elections.
Subscribe to unlock this story
We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $3/month or $30/year, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!
Get Started
This success - at least so far - has forced Poilievre to pivot his messaging.
No additional US tariffs for Canada, but no relief either
BBC News·17d·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
Wednesday was different.
Ontario premier ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid Trump tariffs
NewsNation·17d·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
The lower activity means 27 percent of businesses are looking to reduce production capacity or head count, according to a survey from PwC Canada, but companies aren’t just accepting the hit—almost three-quarters of responding businesses also said they’re looking to open or expand operations in other markets.
Companies Preparing for Tariff Turbulence as US Set to Announce Latest Round
Epoch Times·18d·Mixed ReliableThis source has a mixed track record—sometimes accurate but also prone to bias, sensationalism, or incomplete reporting.RightThis outlet favors right-wing views.
The solution is to have a more productive economy with real free-market reforms in Canada through such measures as lowering corporate taxes, promoting internal trade and fostering growth in the country’s oil and gas industry, all of which are featured in the PPC’s election platform that includes the establishment of a 'Department of Government Downsizing' to abolish 'ideologically motivated programs that promote wokeism,' not unlike the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency.
Leading Canadian conservative says Ottawa should remove all tariffs as 'Liberation Day' arrives
FOX News·18d·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.Leans RightThis outlet slightly leans right.
Increased tariffs could mean that Americans will see higher price tags on everything ranging from fertilizer and oil, vehicles and machinery, to plastic and wood products, which, theoretically, would deter consumers from purchasing those products and result in a loss for Canada’s economy.
New York Post·18d·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.Leans RightThis outlet slightly leans right.
Summary
As Canada prepares for the implications of US tariffs, which remain at a blanket 25%, Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned them and vowed retaliation post consultations with regional premiers. While Canada avoided new tariffs, economic uncertainty persists, raising concerns about job losses and inflation ahead of the April 28 election. Political leaders, including Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, proposed varied countermeasures reflecting differing strategies for addressing the tariffs. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed cautious optimism, advocating for negotiations beneficial to both nations as Canada's economy braces for potential challenges.
Perspectives
No center-leaning sources available for this story.
FAQs
No FAQs available for this story.
History
- 17d