Tariff Tango: Trump's Escalation Raises Stakes in North American Trade War President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian imports, citing "unequal treatment" of US goods.
This move appears to be a desperate attempt to strong arm concessions from Canada rather than a thoughtful approach to resolving trade issues.
The tariffs will affect everyday consumer items such as wine and hockey sticks, as well as industrial goods like cement.