Does Canada have leverage in Trump trade war? What premiers, experts say
The prospect of steep new tariffs on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited calls for retaliation and using more leverage in trade negotiations, but some experts say Canada has few options at its disposal. “In fact, I think it would be counterproductive at this stage to respond in advance.
- ▪The prospect of steep new tariffs on Canada by U.S.
- ▪President Donald Trump has reignited calls for retaliation and using more leverage in trade negotiations, but some experts say Canada has few options at its disposal.
- ▪“In fact, I think it would be counterproductive at this stage to respond in advance.
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- ▪ Canada will do 'whatever it takes' in trade war with U.S., Carney says — The Globe and Mail
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The prospect of steep new tariffs on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited calls for retaliation and using more leverage in trade negotiations, but some experts say Canada has few options at its disposal. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after meeting with premiers in Charlottetown that “everything is on the table” as governments weigh how to respond to the 50 per cent tariff threat, but declined to specify exactly what the “full range” of available options are — or whether they would include retaliatory measures.“We don’t need to respond in advance,” he told reporters. “In fact, I think it would be counterproductive at this stage to respond in advance.
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