War by Tariff: The Fraying of a Favored Friendship The transatlantic tumult over trade tariffs has once again highlighted the increasingly fractious relationship between two nations that have long prided themselves on cooperation and mutual understanding.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement that his country is "at war" with the United States is a stark acknowledgment of the reality on the ground.
The latest skirmish began when Washington imposed 50% import tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including tongue depressors and hockey sticks – items whose economic significance belies their everyday importance to ordinary citizens.