Trump's Canada Tariffs Spark Bipartisan Backlash and Economic Turmoil Across U.S.-Canada Border

A wave of bipartisan opposition is mounting against President Donald Trump's plan to impose steep tariffs—up to 35%—on Canadian goods, with lawmakers and business leaders warning of severe economic fallout.

Washington state and British Columbia are particularly hard-hit, as small businesses, tourism, agriculture, and marine industries report significant losses and uncertainty. Both U.S. and Canadian officials, including B.C. Premier David Eby and Senator Patty Murray, are urging for an end to the trade war, citing job losses, rising costs, and damaged cross-border relations. Efforts are underway in Congress to exempt small businesses from the tariffs, but concerns remain about long-term harm to regional economies.

The escalating trade dispute threatens to undermine decades of close economic cooperation between the U.S. and Canada.