Canada's $20 Billion Retaliation Lifts Liberals as 57% of Americans Oppose Trump's Tariffs
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Updated · The Guardian · Sep 2
Canada's $20 Billion Retaliation Lifts Liberals as 57% of Americans Oppose Trump's Tariffs
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Sep 2
Summary
Three Liberal by-election wins on Monday gave Prime Minister Mark Carney fresh momentum after he answered U.S. tariffs with dollar-for-dollar retaliation set to start Sept. 8.
Canada's response follows U.S. duties that hit a far larger share of Canadian exports than U.S. imports, with Ottawa targeting politically sensitive industries in states including Ohio and Texas.
Reuters/Ipsos polling showed 57% of Americans oppose Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports, only 20% support them, and 63% reject his order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
Quebec and Alberta separatist movements also appear weakened for now, with a Liberal candidate defeating a Quebec separatist in a tariff-hit district before key Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 votes.
The trade fight could still deepen: Canada's counter-tariffs begin Sept. 8, while Trump's threatened 50% tariffs on autos and auto parts would not take effect until New Year's Day.