The Ally That Refused to Bend: Why Canada’s Dollar-for-Dollar Tariff Match Is a Masterstroke
Canada’s decision to match US tariffs dollar for dollar transforms the trade dispute from a negotiation into a test of political will. The US complaint that only Canada and China retaliated is an inadvertent admission of respect. This is not desperation — it’s a declaration of sovereignty. Canada is betting that the US needs their raw materials more than they need a quick win.