A wave of opposition is building on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border as President Donald Trump’s plan to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods faces bipartisan resistance.
Lawmakers from both parties, along with business leaders and officials in Washington state and British Columbia, warn that the tariffs are already hurting small businesses, agriculture, and cross-border trade. Many local economies, especially in border regions, report significant losses and uncertainty, with some companies expecting millions in extra costs. Efforts are underway in the U.S. Senate to exempt small businesses from the tariffs, while Canadian officials caution that retaliatory measures could further escalate the economic fallout.
The dispute threatens to damage the historically strong trading relationship between the two countries, with calls growing for a negotiated solution.
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