U.S. and Canada Enter Full-Scale Trade War: Why Russia Could Benefit

A full-scale trade war has erupted between the United States and Canada, with consequences that could have significant implications for Russia. The U.S.-Canada trade war turns personal In short, U.S. negotiators failed to reach an understanding with Canada over new tariffs on Canadian automobiles and steel. President Donald Trump subsequently announced that, starting January 1, 2027, U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports in these sectors would rise to 50 percent. Doug Ford, premier of the key province of Ontario, said that Canada was prepared to cut off supplies of electricity and critical minerals to the United States if the confrontation escalated. Trump responded by calling the Canadian leadership "clowns” and threatening further economic pressure.