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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Voters in US and Canada reject Trump’s tariffs in new poll

  • A new poll shows that 83 percent of Canadians and 56 percent of Americans believe President Trump was wrong to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded with reciprocal levies, a move supported by 33 percent of American respondents compared to 31 percent who opposed it.
  • A majority of Canadians, 57 percent, favor matching U.S. tariffs rather than making concessions to encourage Washington to drop the trade barriers.
  • Tensions between the two nations have escalated, with Trump criticizing Carney and threatening tariffs against the European Union if Canada pursues an associate membership.
  • Prime Minister Carney stated that progress has been made in trade negotiations, while emphasizing that Canada will not compromise its national sovereignty.

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Americans and Canadians united in hating Trump’s tariffs, poll finds

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