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No matter what happens in the midterms, Canada-U.S. tensions are likely to remain

Carney is widening trade ties as 51% of Canadians now view the United States as an adversary or threat, a Lord Ashcroft poll found.

  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is aggressively diversifying trade partnerships, launching a $10 billion strategic initiative with Turkiye on October 22 as bilateral relations with the United States remain fractured.
  • Tensions between the two nations escalated in late August when the United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, prompting dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Canada that remains in effect.
  • On Friday, the White House eased 50% tariffs on specific Canadian imports like plywood and refrigeration equipment, while simultaneously replacing them with new levies on products including carpets and valves.
  • Public affairs strategist Marcel Wieder argues the rupture between the nations is permanent, contending the United States is no longer a trusted partner regardless of the November 3 midterm election outcome.
  • Western University professor Matthew Lebo warns that President Donald Trump may become increasingly "erratic" and "dangerous" during the final stretch of his term, complicating future trade negotiations regardless of congressional control.
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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No matter what happens in the midterms, Canada-U.S. tensions are likely to remain

DETROIT - Democrats are hoping Tuesday's midterm elections will give them the power to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump — but Canadians hoping for an outcome that stabilizes the rocky bilateral relationship may be disappointed.

·Toronto, Canada
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St Catharines StandardSt Catharines Standard
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The rupture is permanent: no matter how the midterms end, U.S.-Canada relations will not snap back, says strategist Marcel Wieder

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·Welland, Canada
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St Catharines Standard broke the news in Welland, Canada on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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