Trump's Trade War: A Devastating Gamble for Both Sides Canadian leaders have spoken out against President Donald Trump's trade war tactics, warning that a prolonged conflict would have disastrous consequences for both nations.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been vocal about the dangers of this policy, calling it "absolutely backwards" and a "tax on American people. " He argues that a trade war would be devastating for both countries.
Canada and the US are interdependent in ways that few other nations are. Over 70% of Canada's total exports go to the US, with nearly 60% of its imports coming from its southern neighbor.