Trump Canada

Interests on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border remain wary despite a month-long pause in threatened tariffs.

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose 25-percent tariffs on all imported goods from Mexico and Canada. While supporters say Trump is following through on campaign pledges, the idea is being criticized along the northern border where such trade is key to economic stability.

The Center for the Study of Canada’s latest “Conversations on Canada Series” assessed the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Canada, the impact of deglobalization, U.S. protectionism and economic competition with countries such as Russia and China.

Former New York Congressman Bill Owens was a member of the Appropriations Committee and subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security during his six…