Trump's Tariff Shockwaves: Canada Reacts, Politics Shaken

President Trump is set to announce sweeping new tariffs on imports, with rates reportedly reaching 20% on most

goods.

Dubbed 'Liberation Day,' the move is meant to pressure foreign countries to lower their own tariffs and bring

jobs back to the U.S.

But economists warn it could spike prices and trigger a recession.

Trump insists, 'You should trust what this president did for you in his first term.' Canada is bracing

for impact.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed retaliatory tariffs if Trump targets Canadian goods.

The Columbia River Treaty negotiations are now paused, and Canadian officials are warning of a trade war.

'We will defend Canada,' said B.C.

Minister Adrian Dix.

Meanwhile, the U.S.

Senate is moving to block Trump’s emergency tariffs on Canada, with bipartisan support.

The tariff crisis is shaking up Canada’s snap election.

Liberal MP Paul Chiang dropped out after suggesting a rival be handed to China for a bounty.

Conservative candidate Joseph Tay, who was targeted by Hong Kong authorities, called the comments 'intimidating and unacceptable.' The

RCMP is investigating.

Meanwhile, both major parties are scrambling to respond to Trump’s trade war.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is under scrutiny for ties to right-wing lobbyists and oil interests.

Critics say his populist image masks deep connections to corporate elites, including Koch Industries and Elon Musk’s X

Corp.

Despite claiming to fight for working-class Canadians, his party is linked to groups accused of price-gouging and misinformation.

Mark Carney’s campaign is leaning into nationalism with the slogan 'Canada Strong.' His branding echoes sports team pride,

aiming to unite Canadians against Trump’s aggressive policies.

With rising poll numbers, Carney is positioning himself as the steady hand to navigate the U.S.

trade storm.

'You can’t stand up to Trump when you’re working from his playbook,' he says.