After late‑August talks collapsed and the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods, Canada announced equivalent reciprocal countermeasures. A poll published Aug. 5 found about 85% support the government's rejection of U.S. terms, 12.2% oppose; roughly 80% back retaliatory measures — the highest on record — and 74% say they do not regard the U.S. as a trustworthy ally.

2026-09-06

After late‑August talks collapsed and the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods, Canada announced equivalent reciprocal countermeasures. A poll published Aug. 5 found about 85% support the government's rejection of U.S. terms, 12.2% oppose; roughly 80% back retaliatory measures — the highest on record — and 74% say they do not regard the U.S. as a trustworthy ally.