US tariffs on Canadian imports

Senate Votes to Overturn Trump Tariffs on Canada, House Approval Uncertain

The U.S. Senate did vote in late October 2025 to end President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian and Brazilian imports, as well as global tariffs he had imposed. These actions were part of a broader effort to repeal Trump’s trade policies. The votes saw four Republican senators joining Democrats on each resolution. Although the Senate passed the three joint resolutions, they were unlikely to be brought to a vote in the House of Representatives at that time.

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Trump’s Oil & Lumber Trade War: Economic Suicide or Political Posturing?

Trump’s assertion that the USA doesn’t need Canadian oil, gas, autos, or lumber is baffling, given the extensive economic interdependence between the two countries. The sheer volume of Canadian energy products consumed in the US refutes this claim; a significant portion of American gas, for instance, is derived from Canadian oil. Our refineries are specifically designed to process the type of crude oil Canada and other nations like Saudi Arabia produce, making a swift transition to solely processing domestically sourced oil highly impractical and expensive. Such a shift would likely lead to significant disruptions in fuel supply and a considerable spike in gas prices for American consumers.… Continue reading

Canada Weighs Retaliation Against Trump’s Trade Threats

Facing a potential 25% US tariff threat on all Canadian imports, Canadian premiers are collaboratively developing retaliatory measures. These measures, suggested by Premier Doug Ford, could include cutting off energy exports to US states like Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed provincial support for a strong response, noting suggestions also included restricting exports of critical minerals and metals. While the US government’s own data shows significantly fewer migrants and fentanyl entering from Canada than Mexico, Canada is still preparing enhanced border security measures.

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