Tariff Tango: The Trump Administration's Latest Move in the Trade War Dance The United States has long been a champion of free trade, but under President Donald Trump, the country's approach to international commerce has shifted decidedly towards protectionism.
Monday's announcement that the administration will impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods is the latest development in this trend, raising questions about its implications for bilateral relations between the two nations.
At issue are allegations of trade discrimination against multiple US products and industries, with Trump's team pointing to sectors where Canada has allegedly treated American exports unfairly.