A wave of bipartisan opposition is building in both the U.S. and Canada against President Donald Trump’s plan to impose steep tariffs—up to 35%—on Canadian goods, set to take effect August 1. Lawmakers, business leaders, and officials from Washington state and British Columbia warn that the tariffs are already hurting small businesses, agriculture, and border communities, with many reporting significant financial losses and uncertainty.
Efforts are underway in the U.S. Senate to exempt small businesses from the tariffs, while Canadian officials caution that retaliatory measures could further damage both economies. The trade war is straining the historically strong economic relationship between the two countries, with leaders on both sides calling for an end to the escalating dispute.
The situation is described as chaotic and unsustainable, with fears of long-term economic fallout if the tariffs are not reversed.
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