The Tariff Tango: Canada's Dollar For Dollar Response Sets a Precarious Precedent The breakdown in US Canada trade talks has led to a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, with Ottawa vowing to match dollar for dollar.
This tit for tat game of economic chicken is a stark reminder that the rules of international trade are often more about raw power than fair play.
Washington's trade representative Jamieson Greer accused Canada of "upending" the balance reached during negotiations.