In Windsor, Ontario, the atmosphere was tense ahead of President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian exports. Following a brief reprieve from the proposed tariffs, the local sentiment shifted from fear to anger, highlighting a growing sense of frustration. As relations between the two nations deteriorate, the focus in Canada is shifting to exploring alternatives to the U.S. market. Windsor, reliant on automotive trade, stands to suffer greatly should the tariffs take effect. The long-standing integration of Canada and U.S. automotive industries is under threat, reflecting a significant change in trade dynamics.
When I returned to Windsor, Ontario, the day before President Trump was set to impose potentially devastating tariffs on exports from Canada, fear was the city's prevailing mood.
A week later, following Mr. Trump's suspension of a 25 percent tariff on most exports and 10 percent on oil, the mood has shifted more toward anger.
If the tariffs do come into effect, Windsor will be hit particularly hard. It has been nearly 60 years since Canada and the United States started integrating their automotive industries.
We found that whatever happens, relations between Canada and the United States have undergone a profound shift.
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