Canada Braces for U.S. Tariffs Amid Escalating Trade War

Canadian sectors—from auto manufacturing to agriculture—are reeling from multiple U.S. tariff announcements. Businesses, farmers and political figures are scrambling to adjust strategies as reciprocal tariffs and precautionary measures spark widespread debate over future trade policies and supply-chain shifts.

winnipegfreepress.com / The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump’s new tariffs

citynews.ca / Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor to shut down for two weeks amid U.S. auto tariffs announcement

Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant will close for two weeks following President Trump's auto tariff announcement, according to Unifor Local 444, which represents the workers.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs

The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China.

globalnews.ca / Amid U.S. trade war, local sales are looking UP for one B.C. farmer

"By reaching out to all the retailers saying, 'We want to have more local options', that made a huge difference and shifted the actual market dynamics."

nationalpost.com / John Ivison: Canada’s small mercy from Trump today won’t lift the curse of tomorrow

The broad-based 'Liberation Day' exemption for Canada is good news but the crisis facing our economy remains dire

nationalpost.com / Jesse Kline: Trump’s still messing with Canada, and Carney’s not equipped

Liberal economic policies leave Canada vulnerable

torontosun.com / The world reacts with caution to U.S. ’reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations

President Trump's new tariffs received measured reactions from major trading partners, showing little enthusiasm for a full trade war. The timing meant many affected countries were caught off guard, as they were asleep when the tariffs were announced.

torontosun.com / ’Liberation Day’: A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

Before the November 2024 election, Trump signaled plans to impose broad tariffs if elected. After winning on Nov. 5, he repeatedly threatened, enacted, modified, and delayed rounds of tariffs, creating a roller-coaster situation for Canadian leaders and businesses.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba manufacturers brace for tariff impacts

Winkler-Morden and much of southern Manitoba is a growing manufacturing mecca on pins and needles in this unforeseen tariff tug-o-war between Canada and the U.S.

financialpost.com / How Canada could win a 'no tariffs' deal

Watch: Ian Lee of Sprott School of Business on why the Great Depression is a 'case study' for understanding current trade tensions

globalnews.ca / Beer, aluminum cans added to U.S. 25% import tariff

The Commerce Department said in a Federal Register notice that duties on beer and empty aluminum cans would be collected starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 4.

winnipegfreepress.com / Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

citynews.ca / Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

Impending U.S. tariffs have led Canadian firms to stockpile products, cut jobs, and delay projects as they brace for economic turmoil. U.S. President Trump is expected to announce broad tariffs on many nations, though details remain uncertain.

torontosun.com / Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the government to remove eight U.S. retaliatory tariff codes related to pharmaceuticals, noting that the specific medications or products included remain unclear.

financialpost.com / These investments are 'immune' to Trump's trade war

Watch: 'Now is not the time to be bottom fishing. Always buy high-quality companies, and when things get uncertain, double-down'

globalnews.ca / Saskatchewan industries looking to be a step ahead of the looming tariffs

Saskatchewan industries are teaming in an effort to advocate for themselves with international partners. All in the goal of promoting trade and investment in the province.

winnipegfreepress.com / Singh pitches EI reform, infrastructure and affordability in tariff response plan

nationalpost.com / America’s 49th state shows support for Canada that Trump wants to make its 51st

'We can't imagine Alaska without Canada': Republican Rep. Chuck Kopp says the state doesn't support Trump's trade war and annexation threats

torontosun.com / Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has paused his election campaign to hold Ottawa meetings as prime minister ahead of Wednesday's U.S. tariffs announcement, with President Trump expected to impose reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries. Details of the meetings remain undisclosed.

financialpost.com / Posthaste: U.S. 'unreliable to point of hostility' with Canada especially at risk, report warns

Analysis from top business leaders offers up measures to 'mitigate Canada's risk' of depending on the U.S.

citynews.ca / Signalgate: emojis, war plans, and unexpected guests

The Trump administration is set to announce reciprocal tariffs while moving past Signalgate—the controversy over sharing war plans on a messaging app that even included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.

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