Trade Tensions Flare, but Who Really Loses in This Skirmish? As the trade war between the US and Canada escalates, consumers will bear the brunt of this diplomatic spat.
The White House's decision to impose import bans on a range of Canadian goods – including motorbikes, whey products, and non alcoholic beer – is a stark reminder that protectionism often comes at a steep price for ordinary citizens.
The US Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, claims these measures are a "natural consequence" of Canada's alleged discriminatory treatment of American exports.