Prime Minister Mark Carney's government imposed tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on hundreds of US products on 8 September, targeting states like Michigan and Ohio ahead of November midterm elections. The move escalates trade tensions after failed negotiation talks.
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The measure will hit U.S. exporters particularly hard in states such as Michigan and Ohio that will host heated races in November's midterm elections.
Canada has imposed tariffs of 15% to 50% on hundreds of products from the US on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney bets that standing up to President Donald Trump will eventually help Ottawa's negotiating position with its biggest trading partner. Carney's government increased the import tax on many US steel items to 50% from 25%, and applied tariffs to a range of consumer goods including moto