Canada Warns Trump Over Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recently imposed 'Liberation Day' tariffs, Canadian Conservative Prime Minister candidate Pierre Poilievre has called for Canada to lessen its dependence on the U.S. and proposed counter-tariffs on American goods. Poilievre criticized current Prime Minister Mark Carney, who he claims is aligned with Trump. Canadian officials, including Carney, have warned that further tariffs could harm the U.S. economy and confirmed that retaliatory measures would be enacted if necessary. The economic climate remains tense, with the potential for tariffs to exacerbate inflation in both countries and affect markets negatively. Experts, however, caution that retaliatory tariffs may ultimately prove more damaging to Canada than beneficial. As the situation evolves, the focus remains on negotiation rather than escalation.