Trade War Escalation: A Test of Canadian Resolve The White House's surprise announcement on Monday imposing 50% tariffs on various goods in response to Canada's retaliation against U. S.
trade policy has put premiers under intense pressure as they gather for their annual summer meeting in Charlottetown.
The renewed tensions in the trade war serve as a stark reminder that the boycotts imposed by most provinces, excluding Alberta and Saskatchewan, have been an effective bargaining chip in ongoing negotiations between Canada and the U.