"Relations between the countries have somewhat settled after the US launched a trade war targeting Canadian goods, prompting anger at what was widely viewed as an act of economic hostility against a longtime ally. The Trump administration has targeted Canada with several rounds of tariffs, including a blanket 25 percent tariff for allegedly failing to stem migration and fentanyl flows from Canada. That came despite data showing only a tiny fraction of fentanyl smuggled into the US crosses the US-Canada border."
"The US subsequently imposed sweeping tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminium imports, all of which disproportionately affected Canada. In August, Trump and Carney, who was elected on a promise to take a tough stance in the face of US threats, reached agreements to roll back some of the measures. A more comprehensive deal has remained elusive. Trump has also stirred anger by repeatedly saying that Canada should become the 51st US state, which Carney has firmly rejected."
Canada appointed former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman as ambassador to the United States to manage a strained bilateral relationship dominated by tariffs and upcoming trade talks. The US launched a trade war that targeted Canadian goods and imposed several rounds of tariffs, including a 25 percent tariff tied to alleged migration and fentanyl flows and sweeping duties on automobiles, steel and aluminium. Data show only a tiny fraction of fentanyl enters the US via the Canada border. August agreements rolled back some measures, but a comprehensive settlement remains elusive. Officials will begin USMCA discussions in mid-January ahead of renegotiation set for 2026.
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