Canada is preparing to hit back at Donald Trump’s tariff offensive with duties of its own. But Ottawa’s response to Washington is not limited to steel, electronics and other American goods. It is also looking north of the US border for the workers, researchers and H-1B visa holders who may be pushed out by Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to match the latest US tariffs “dollar for dollar” after trade talks collapsed. As the two countries move towards a wider trade confrontation, Canada is promoting a Talent Attraction Strategy aimed at strengthening its economy with skilled workers in healthcare, artificial intelligence, research and advanced industries.
