Trade Tensions Spark a New Era of Isolationism The White House has imposed restrictions on Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles, fueling speculation that this is a retaliatory measure.
The breakdown in US Canada trade talks has been brewing for months, with both sides deadlocked over issues like dairy market protection and softwood lumber subsidies.
Beneath these specific concerns lies a broader trend: major powers increasingly using economic coercion as a tool of foreign policy.