Canada vs U.S. Tariffs Escalate | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. just escalated as Washington slapped steep tariffs on Canadian goods — prompting Ottawa to threaten matching retaliation. Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith called U.S. demands “too painful” to accept, warning that while Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to respond with dollar-for-dollar tariffs starting September 8th, a tougher stance could backfire on farmers and small businesses. Smith urges caution, favoring diplomacy over tit-for-tat. Former Premier Jason Kenney, however, argues Canada must stand firm against what he calls U.S. economic aggression…