Canada vs. Trump: Tariffs, Politics, and Rising Tensions

From Senate rebellion to Canadian counter-tariffs, here’s how Trump’s trade war is shaking up North America — and what it means for politics, pride, and people on both sides of the border.

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In a rare move, four Republican senators joined Democrats to vote against President Trump’s emergency declaration that enabled

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tariffs on Canadian imports.

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Rand Paul called it 'taxation without representation,' warning against one-man rule.

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Trump fired back, accusing them of siding with drug cartels and the 'Radical Left.' Canada has hit back

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with a 25% tariff on U.S.-made cars that don’t meet trade deal rules.

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PM Mark Carney says the $8B in revenue will support affected workers.

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Unlike the U.S., Canada won’t tax American-made parts, aiming to protect its own supply chains.

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Trump’s tariffs have sparked a surge in Canadian patriotism — and Conservatives are taking note.

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With anti-American sentiment rising, some are calling for a return to old-school Tory nationalism.

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But leader Pierre Poilievre is being urged to shift from libertarianism to a more collective, patriotic vision.

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Trump claims the U.S.

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'subsidizes' Canada by $200B and that Canada imposes 300% dairy tariffs.

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Experts say that’s false — the real trade deficit is $63B, mostly due to oil.

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And those dairy tariffs?

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They only apply after quotas are exceeded, and the U.S.

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rarely hits them.

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A New Brunswick high school canceled a band trip to NYC, citing political tensions and border risks.

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Parents were blindsided and upset.

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The district says it acted out of caution, but the move reflects growing unease about cross-border travel amid

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the trade war.

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From tariffs to political fallout, the Canada-U.S.

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relationship is heating up.

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Follow us for more updates on how this trade war is reshaping politics, identity, and everyday life on

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both sides of the border.