A trade war between Canada and its largest trading partner officially began just after midnight on March 4, but the continuously changing circumstances have compelled politicians nationwide to reassess their strategies in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Trump started off the week by slapping 25 percent tariffs on items imported from Canada with a lower rate of 10 percent on Canadian energy products. He announced the following day, March 5, the auto sector would receive a reprieve until April 2.
